applied

Example Sentences

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“You don’t often see the adjective ‘warm’ attached to a titan of industry, but it applied to him.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

It would most likely be sold, with the proceeds applied to the confiscation amount.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

That act marked the first time in American history these waivers were applied to all 1,954 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

She scoured job postings and reached out to organizations or individuals inside those companies to ask for more information and tell them a bit about Parker before he applied.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Or perhaps the poultice could wait a short while to be applied, just until we return to Ashton Place.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood