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is applying

  • present progressive
    of apply (3rd person singular).
    apply
    verb (used with object)
    to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.

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The Department of Finance is applying the tax retroactively based on how the property was used on Jan. 5 of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

But increasingly, the company is applying its ceramics expertise to make electrostatic chucks, a chip-manufacturing component.

From MarketWatch ● May 2, 2026

Stacy is applying the same formula to the Masters as Amazon has tapped golf legend Jack Nicklaus for guest commentary, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of his last victory at the event.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

There are lots of requirements when a person is applying for asylum, and my understanding is that they have followed them all.

From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026

Her real name is Kennedy, but I call her Glamour Girl because every time I see her, she is applying lip gloss or fixing her hair.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson