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The company has pioneered annealing quantum, an architecture that’s tailored to optimization problems, but recently moved into more broadly applicable gate-model systems to capture a wider share of the market.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"But, if we get there, this technique is widely applicable, vastly cheaper and potentially even reversible."
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Department officials have told The Times in years past that they follow strict ethical standards and all applicable nonprofit laws, and deny that either donors or boosters receive special treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The hospital declined to comment on Barnica’s case but said “our responsibility is to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations” and physicians exercise their independent judgment.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Everyone forgets how long and hard the work must be before the really important applications become applicable.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing applicable
Power Suffix: -able
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