applied

Example Sentences

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When connected to a battery, an electric charge is applied to ions within the liquid.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Everton were charged by the Premier League and deducted 10 points in November 2023, which was reduced to six points on appeal and applied to the league table in 2023-24.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Of 100 jobs he has applied for, he got one interview.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

When I applied the brakes, which I did every few feet, brooms and mops ended up in the front seat.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez