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applicable

[ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-] / ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə- /


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Instead, the survivor generally receives their own benefit or an eligible survivor benefit, with the applicable rules determining the amount payable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

A White House official said Bo Hines was no longer a White House employee and that the administration expects its staff to comply with all applicable federal ethics laws and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Deloitte Cyprus said it "acts in compliance with applicable laws".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

In a statement, a Stanford spokesperson said the campus “complies with all applicable visa laws, including those relating to J-1 visas. We will cooperate with the investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Although these exercises were developed for children with special needs, they are highly applicable in developing crucial musical listening skills and for helping children recognize categories of music, instruments, and timbre of sounds.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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