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

Financial-aid needs complicate that calculus: Applying early decision, which is binding, could limit applicants’ ability to compare aid packages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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 these methods to government, Progressives sought to end the tradition of crooked party bosses packing government agencies, including law enforcement, with patrons and hacks.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann