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applicable

[ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-] / ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə- /


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“Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War remain unwavering in their commitment to the highest standards of ethics and strict adherence to all applicable laws and regulations,” he wrote.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The themes of the debasement trade, the store of value, central banks’ accumulation and the diversification of reserves in the aftermath of the freezing of Russian assets in 2022 are all still applicable, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

An OhioHealth spokesman said, “we are confident in our position and remain committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Despite challenges with some existing hardware, the agency will repurpose applicable equipment and leverage international partner commitments to support these objectives," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Everyone forgets how long and hard the work must be before the really important applications become applicable.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas