apply to
Example Sentences
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That’s why the laws that apply to the rest of us should apply to judges, and those who interpret our laws should be subject to those same laws.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
For starters, the much-talked-about Nasdaq indexation rule changes apply to all the mega-IPOs coming.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The “deemed filing” rule, as it is known, does not apply to survivor benefits, however.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
This will only apply to attacking fouls, and not to defensive fouls for holding or pulling.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Once you receive your green card, you have to wait five years before you can apply to become an American citizen.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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