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[uh-plahy] / əˈplaɪ /






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The connectome may also reveal basic principles that apply to nervous systems across species, including humans.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The lawsuit states, however, that the rule does not apply to Sunday’s MMA event.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The investment returns exclude any sales charges, none of which apply to the funds on the chart above.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Kirchner said that ruling seemed to apply in this case, but indicated a decision favoring the landowner over the public was out of touch with the practices in other states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The same logic had to apply to the natural world, Paley reasoned.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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