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apply

[uh-plahy] / əˈplaɪ /






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Valuations, which apply a multiple to future earnings, are supposed to look ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The first minister told the event that the cap would apply to "everyday items that make up a decent diet", such as bread, milk, cheese, eggs, rice and chicken in large supermarkets.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

These dividends typically apply to people with “whole life” policies, which cover someone for their entire life as long as premiums are paid on time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The militant group Hezbollah said that any truce must apply ‘across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Japanese musical aesthetics are difficult to apply in the classroom.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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