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applicable

[ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-] / ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə- /


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“In today’s world, a valuable education includes proficiency at workforce-related tools, whether those are specific to a student’s degree or more generally applicable like generative AI,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Castlelake said it had proposed an ownership structure which was a "deliverable solution to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The government’s briefing makes this point clearly, saying the case “concerns whether Mathews is applicable at all.”

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

“The report’s findings do not accurately reflect the school’s rigorous, individualized, and merit-based admissions process and our firm commitment to complying with applicable federal and state antidiscrimination laws.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Everyone forgets how long and hard the work must be before the really important applications become applicable.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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