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“Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the federal sentencing guidelines, which take into account a number of variables,” prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Some hedge-fund managers say they couldn’t recall when the short-swing profit rule had last been invoked, even indicating uncertainty over how the mechanics of any disgorgement of applicable profits would be administered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Meta said Monday that "the transaction complied fully with applicable law", and "we anticipate an appropriate resolution".
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
A Meta spokesperson told the BBC "the transaction complied fully with applicable law".
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
“I think the spirit of it applicable to every man concerned in the administration of the finances of a Country.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing applicable
Power Suffix: -able
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