applied

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The pair applied in January 2025 and eight months later they were on a plane to the start line.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The team now plans to test smaller and non-enveloped viruses to determine how broadly the technology can be applied.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Launching the operation, US Central Command said its blockade applied to ships of all nations going to or from Iranian ports.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He was knocked silly from the body blows the Lakers applied from all sides, holding him to just one basket in a second half that was a defensive coaching masterpiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“They’ll probably sell it to you. And then you’ll pay me that very generous finder’s fee we discussed when I applied for this principal position.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein