How to Use apply in a Sentence

apply

verb
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  • We applied the ointment to the cut.
  • I washed my face and applied fresh makeup.
  • Fertilizer was applied to the lawn every two weeks.
  • After applying a thin layer of paint to the wall and letting it dry, apply another coat.
  • You must have a high school diploma for this job. High school dropouts need not apply.
  • For further information, apply to the address below.
  • I applied in writing to several different companies.
  • Once the rest of the hair is done, go back and apply bleach to the roots.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Then, apply bleach one inch away from the scalp, and work down the hair section.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Those strict rules only apply when it’s not done well, when the blend doesn’t work.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The same rules apply here compared to the promo mentioned above.
    — Matt Boecker | Catena Media, al, 22 Jan. 2023
  • The amount of payment will depend on how many people apply and there’s no schedule yet as to when the payments will be made.
    — Leada Gore | [email protected], al, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The same applies to other treatments and medical devices.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Riders who are on public assistance may apply for a program that offers trips for 50 cents.
    — John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Jan. 2023
  • This also applies to any Amazon EC2 instance that's been backed up.
    — PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • When a mess does occur, simply uncap the device, and apply firm pressure to the tip to release the formula onto the stain.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023
  • As wildlife tourism continues to grow, the team argues that similar approaches can be applied to other species and contexts.
    — Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Decrease brightness by 10% Note that some of these steps only apply to Android 13 models and above.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2023
  • In Idaho, a candidate seeking a recount must apply with the attorney general.
    — Addy Bink, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Programs have a year to identify patients and apply to the OPTN for waiting time adjustments.
    — Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023
  • It hasn’t been determined whether federal income taxes apply on the amount forgiven, which is the current case until 2025.
    — Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The Division of Taxation recommends that renters apply online.
    — Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Director Bruce Goodison applies the tension well in the first two thirds of this efficient Shudder release, but then the plot smacks into a dead-end in its final act.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The same rule applies to fruity drinks, milk and iced tea.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
  • Next, apply a coat of clear gloss on top to seal in your look.
    — Rachel Burchfield, harpersbazaar.com, 10 June 2023
  • So, why the doesn't the same logic apply to air travel?
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • And don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your face and ears.
    — Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • Since most of our recipes call for bone-in breasts, the same guidelines apply as above.
    — Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The health system in Gaza can't apply its service to the patients, to the deaths and injuries.
    — CBS News, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The effect is to stretch out the march of the verse, and to apply a calmative or an uplift.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024

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