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apply (for)

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as in to beg (for)

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Experts urge parents to listen to pediatricians, who have the best interests of their kids at heart.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Western nations are urged to collaborate to maintain market diversity and counter Beijing's influence.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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