This theory has been most frequently applied in recent years to the euro and the European Union.

The law has not been applied to Russia in years.

Enactment of strong legislation is only part of the process towards achieving an environmental clean-up; it also has to be applied effectively in following years.

They gave priority to swimmers on the waiting list who had applied in previous years.

Paint hadn't been applied to it in years.

Still small and cramped in planet-side eyes, perhaps, but Honor hadn't applied planetary standards to her living space in years.

It applies to funds only in fiscal years that began after yesterday.

That was more than had applied to the Guild in several years.

The same is true of the demand for the dynamic development of the private sector, to which increasing efforts have been applied in recent years.

For taxpayers who owe less than $5,000, the remaining credit can be applied in following years until used up.