Example Sentences

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Applying the drug directly to the skin could offer a more focused approach.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Applying kiddie filters to “Animal Farm” is certainly an irony to ponder regarding the book’s theme of oppression.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Applying the same logic in reverse — waiving fees when providers run late — is harder to implement, particularly because delays may reflect complex patient needs as much as flaws in the clinical pathway.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Applying old principles to new technologies can be tricky, but Chatrie v.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Applying old mathematics, in fact, is often more difficult than discovering new mathematics.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos