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But it says that ban is "no longer applicable", external and athletes from Russia can compete again as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements".
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Allyce Hackmann, a spokeswoman for ADP, said it would defend itself against Nieporte’s allegations and that the company is in compliance with applicable laws.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
The agreement only explicitly suspends Iranian tolls for the 60 days, and calls for Iran and Oman to “conduct dialogue” about strait management alongside other Gulf states and “in line with applicable international law.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
The government’s briefing makes this point clearly, saying the case “concerns whether Mathews is applicable at all.”
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
The McMahon Bill excluded the military from control of atomic energy, except as the technology was directly applicable to weapons, propulsion, and other military needs.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing applicable
Power Suffix: -able
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