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This applies vs This apply

The correct phrase is "this applies." "Applies" needs to agree with the singular subject "this."
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Last updated: August 19, 2024 • 26517 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"This applies "

Use "this applies" when referring to a singular subject or item that is relevant or valid in a particular situation.

Examples:

  • This rule applies to all employees.
  • This principle applies to our current situation.
  • This policy applies to all customers.
  • This concept applies to various industries.
  • This law applies to everyone.
  • This Applies by Cian Finn, released 02 October 2020 1. So Nice 2. Come Away 3. Cian Finn feat. Max Romeo - This Applies 4. Precious Thing 5.
  • Jul 18, 2024 ... 285 votes, 68 comments. i feel like this applies to eren, sasha, and erwin tbh feels like some of the fans ignored everything else abt eren ...
  • Aug 20, 2021 ... Comment if you agree! This applies whether you're an entrepreneur or not! I've found that even though people often mean well, ...
  • Jul 29, 2024 ... Feel like this applies to the VTMB fandom. Bloodlines. r/vtmb - Feel like this applies to ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... This applies especially at work. Keep your emotions out of it. When people know they can get an emotional reaction out of you, ...
  • This applies to any debt that's not a mortgage. You've got to prioritize doing what it takes to get debt out of your life FAST. Your financial future...
  • Feb 15, 2022 ... This applies to symbols such as subscripts ( _ ), integrals ( \int ), Greek letters ( \alpha, \beta, \delta ) and modifiers (\vec{x}, \tilde ...
  • SHARE this post if this applies to you! Have a great weekend, Sooners!
  • Jul 8, 2024 ... This applies accordning to GDPR. All businesses that handle personal data must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This phrase is incorrect. The verb should be in the singular form "applies" to match the subject "this."

"This apply"

  • Apr 29, 2020 ... r/Terraform - Does this apply here? Upvote 179. Downvote 30 Go to comments
  • Does This Apply to My Land? Menu. Menu. Main navigation. Minnesota Buffer Law · What Can I Plant? Does This Apply to My Land? What Are Alternative Practices ...
  • Jun 30, 2024 ... Which character could this apply to?. Discussion 🗣️. (Was posted by Perspective U on Pinterest).
  • Mar 9, 2011 ... this.apply method with this as parameter · 1 ... What do I use as the first argument of the apply method if I dont want to change the object used ...
  • Aug 8, 2014 ... Can you paraphrase or explain what "how does this apply to you?" means, please? I kind of understand but I just can't pinpoint it exactly.
  • Oct 18, 2018 ... How does this apply to me? In many ways, this question is right and good. Teachers and pastors ought to make clear that the message of ...
  • Aug 9, 2023 ... Legal Name Change; how does this apply to Canvas? ... I am going to have a legal name change soon. I will contact my school about this, however it ...
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... DD+7 does this apply to FBA orders?. Hi everyone. we have built up a substantial amount in our amazon account but just recently the funds ...
  • Aug 1, 2020 ... This apply function would take the name (or names?) of a class and return a JavaScript representation of the styles included when that class is applied.

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