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[uh-plahy] / əˈplaɪ /






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Marc Miller, Canada’s culture minister, told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa that the law would likely apply to companies including Meta and Snapchat, though they aren’t named.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Not only does it screw up seasonal adjustments, but many laid-off workers tend to wait until after the holiday to apply for benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Hochman’s pause, if granted, would apply only to the abuse cases stemming from juvenile halls, which make up the bulk of the lawsuits, and not the cases arising from foster care or the children’s shelter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He added it would apply not only to libraries but to all council‑owned public spaces.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“The magistrate told us that exemption didn’t apply to us.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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