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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
Sam applied himself to writing thank-you letters to everyone who'd helped sponsor him for the charity walk
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as in to spread
to put a layer of on a surface
apply the ointment liberally
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as in to use
to put into action or service
apply the laws of motion to this physics problem
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as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
a police officer applying the law
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The statewide motor vehicle surtax of 0.03% has been collected since 2003, and applies to all retail sales, leases and transfers of motor vehicles and is used to finance transportation improvements.
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Amid all the tumult, however, there is enormous opportunity for professional growth for those with experience, connections and savvy in how to apply those skills in new arenas.
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Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
Amid all the tumult, however, there is enormous opportunity for professional growth for those with experience, connections and savvy in how to apply those skills in new arenas.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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The new moon in Sagittarius on December 1 could also ignite fresh inspiration for your creative projects and personal passions and remind you that not all achievements are work related.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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Other income was $43,000, compared to $55,000 in the previous year, due to a lower cash balance and related lower interest income.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Named for the late Father Charlie Strobel, a Nashville native who devoted his life in the priesthood to community service, Strobel House was unveiled in July.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Teens are devoting slightly less time to the biggest social media apps but remain as glued to their devices as ever, according to a new Pew Research Center report.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kaitlyn, who teaches third grade, is already spreading her love of Swift to her young charges.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Your clients want specialists who understand their world, not generalists who spread themselves thin.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The words are often used when referring to the insurance industry to describe a strategy of rejecting claims.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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In return, the Rays will use the Yankees’ home clubhouse and training facilities, including the team’s new multistory baseball operations building set to open before the start of spring training.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the holidays approach, family photographers should keep in mind one fact − copyright laws do exist, and they can be enforced.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stricter Cybersecurity Regulations: Governments will enforce stricter compliance standards, making cybersecurity a top priority across industries.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Risk advisory consulting and threat assessments are common protocols, such as providing security to a certain company or individual based on threat levels pertaining to travel, crime rates and other factors.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Libel typically refers to defamatory statements that are published or broadcast, whereas slander pertains to verbal defamatory statements.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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On third-and-10, Rodgers caught the snap, took a few steps back, and waited — the offensive line, solid all afternoon, gave him time.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Apply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apply. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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