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applicable

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


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But it says that ban is "no longer applicable", external and athletes from Russia can compete again as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements".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-day duration and calls for Iran and Oman to “conduct dialogue” about strait management alongside other Persian Gulf states and “in line with applicable international law.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

“Each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis based on the clinical circumstances and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.”

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

But it is by far the best tool we have, self-correcting, ongoing, applicable to everything.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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