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Previously, the requirement applied only to adults through age 54.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The follow-up work included inspecting suspected areas of interest and reviewing places where sealant had already been applied.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

In 1961, when World War II was in the rearview mirror, Britain applied to join what’s now called the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

She applied for fewer jobs but spent more time on each one.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I was stretched out with an ear applied to the floor, trying to listen in on the school board meeting below.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck