apply
Example Sentences
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For the new rights to apply, courts would have to rule that the couple were in a "marriage-equivalent" relationship.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
He argues the mandate didn’t apply to him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
Unlike the federal tax credits that expired in September, these incentives offer an instant discount and don’t require buyers to apply for credit later.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
The downside, of course, is that you can’t simply tap into those funds whenever you want; you must apply for benefits before you can receive them.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026
“I just meant to hold your tie. I never meant to apply pressure.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing apply
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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Word Generation Science - Energy
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