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[uh-plahy] / əˈplaɪ /






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Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday afternoon that two of the government’s main mortgage agencies will soon let borrowers use alternative credit scores to apply for loans.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Looking ahead, the researchers plan to apply the method to study additional phenomena, including interface dynamics and ultrafast phase transitions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

"If I apply to around 70 jobs per week and only hear back from three, the rest is complete silence - not even a rejection email," said Karyna, 21.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

That’s a little surprising, although it might not apply to the Starlink division and not the entire organization.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The man questioning him did not even have to apply pressure.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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