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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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To start, wipe down the wall they will be applied to with a damp washcloth to remove any dirt or dust (don’t forget to check if the wall texture plays well with the decals too!).
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
For products containing rose water, such as skincare products, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how to apply the product and how often.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024
This injunction applied nationwide, even though neither party had requested such broad relief.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mentorship thrives on three things: knowing, liking, and trusting someone.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
For products containing rose water, such as skincare products, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how to apply the product and how often.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024
This injunction applied nationwide, even though neither party had requested such broad relief.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Dec. 2024
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Build Trust Through Small Actions
Mentorship thrives on three things: knowing, liking, and trusting someone.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer is a senior reporter at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The two incidents are not believed to be related, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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As attackers continue to find innovative ways to infiltrate and expose company and user data, security vendors worldwide are devoting their efforts to designing, producing and adapting their solutions to safeguard this sensitive information.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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And landlords are devoting more square footage to restaurants and bars, which have become a bigger draw to visit malls.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles How to watch 49ers vs. Dolphins Sunday 49ers’ Brock Purdy spreads holiday cheer, gets SUVs for his offensive line Next man up for 49ers?Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is a soft frosting, perfect for spreading over a sheet cake or topping crisp cookies.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Finding Chiron’s gas In the new study, a team used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study these TNOs that are a bit like floating time capsules.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line: How the battle over fluoride plays out could be a litmus test of how much influence a Trump White House can exert on local city halls.Axios, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed sympathy for victims’ families and asked states and relevant authorities to enforce strict crowd control measures.Dyepkazah Shibayan and Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Authorities have already arrested Yoon's defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders involved in the attempt to enforce the martial law decree, which harkened back to the days of authoritarian leaders the country hasn't seen since the 1980s.KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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This article was updated at 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 19 to include statements from federal officials and information pertaining to the affidavit.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Inauguration Day in America and the return of Donald Trump to the White House could bring significant U.S. policy changes, not only in Ukraine but on issues pertaining to European security broadly.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 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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But when a brand starts to give an e-commerce player 30 to 35 percent of its margin, that e-commerce player cannot be profitable.Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Apply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apply. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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