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applied (for)

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past tense of apply (for)

as in wished (for)

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While the administration had urged the court to only decide for now that bans are allowed and not get into whether they’re required, officials are already anticipating the next round.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
And while this is a special occasion, we’re urged to get a little messy with our food — to use our hands, to paint with a salad, to draw on a cookie.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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