applied

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The Pentagon applied the supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic using two different statutes, one of which is under the jurisdiction of the Washington appeals court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

One of the most significant reforms championed by Rodriguez, it aims to turn the page on nearly three decades of state repression, but has been criticised by human rights organizations as being selectively applied.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The offer - aimed at avoiding industrial action – applied to doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff, but not homecare workers in the independent sector.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the new study, scientists applied synchrotron imaging, which uses extremely bright beams of light to detect hidden structures within rock.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Aunt Kitty had applied the red stage makeup in a gloopy pile on the side and back of my head, and it looked unpleasantly real.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan