apply
verb (used with object)
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
will apply
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future tenseof apply.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Federal banking laws, including Bank Secrecy Act requirements and sanctions obligations, will apply and be enforceable against World Liberty and its management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
If merchant fees are introduced, they will apply only to some transactions above a set threshold, at a nominal rate, meaning most UPI payments will remain free.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The rulings will apply to jurisdictions that stretch across much of the southern border, affecting states where large numbers of immigrant detainees are held in federal custody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
They will apply to the top 60 U.S. trade partners, covering 99% of all U.S. imports.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
They will apply equally well to the evening ceremony.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Cecil B. Hartley
