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Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time giant in cryptocurrencies currently in prison for fraud, has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The follow-up work included inspecting suspected areas of interest and reviewing places where sealant had already been applied.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Because I have health issues, I applied for survivor benefits when I turned 60.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.K. applied again in 1967, but France vetoed the application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The invisible social line—which, if crossed, might make her think I was sassy—was narrow and was applied arbitrarily.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson