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apply

[uh-plahy] / əˈplaɪ /






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“People are asking me, ‘Can we still apply?,’ and I think the most important thing is, yes, people can still apply for a green card within the United States if they’re eligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Notably, the Nasdaq 100 will apply a multiple of three times float weighting to SpaceX and other subsequent large IPOs, including Anthropic and OpenAI, if they’re added to the benchmark.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It plans to apply the cap retrospectively from 25 March once legislation to create the cap has passed Parliament, with parties obliged to return any money over the limit received after this date.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Starting this month, adult recipients must complete a CalFresh screening with their home county — either when they first apply for benefits, or during their next recertification, according to the California Department of Social Services.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

As I scroll through advice on my phone, I find most of it—stuff like renting a warehouse and buying insurance—doesn’t apply to a babysitting business.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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