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"But, if we get there, this technique is widely applicable, vastly cheaper and potentially even reversible."
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The hospital declined to comment on Barnica’s case but said “our responsibility is to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations” and physicians exercise their independent judgment.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the federal sentencing guidelines, which take into account a number of variables,” prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Some hedge-fund managers say they couldn’t recall when the short-swing profit rule had last been invoked, even indicating uncertainty over how the mechanics of any disgorgement of applicable profits would be administered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
This particular case study on West African music relies solely on aural learning, which means that a rote method is applicable to the music learning.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Power Suffix: -able
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