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The legal scholar Prof Colin Murray says the court has "radically narrowed" the range of cases in which Article 2 can be applied.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As a teenager, she applied to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, paid her fee and was fingerprinted for a background check.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Looking a bit unsure of herself, the Princess of Wales kneaded the dough, applied a filling and cut out the pasta shapes as Ivan Lampredi, a chef, assisted her.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

One is a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75%, applied at the point of investment — meaning that a $1,000 contribution could cost as much as $57.50 upfront.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

It is as often applied to feelings which arise from a half-hour’s acquaintance, as to a real, strong attachment.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen