applied

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They worked through the summer and applied the finishing touches just in time for the fall semester.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

It entered into force in 2024 but crypto exchanges had until June 30 to obtain approval from a regulator in an EU country, but most have not applied or received authorisation by the deadline.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

When Janet Fash applied to be a New York City lifeguard in 1979 at age 19, the city, still digging out of the 1975 fiscal crisis, was mired in dysfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

These criteria are applied in the 12 groups of four and to determine the rankings of the 12 third-placed sides.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The law that applied to her was the law of sacrificial love.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri