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Discover LudwigThe phrase "apply toward" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when discussing the allocation of funds, credits, or efforts towards a specific goal or purpose. Example: "You can apply your scholarship funds toward your tuition fees for the upcoming semester."
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"If we had additional funding to apply toward athletes, maybe we could be more internationally competitive.
There will also be giveaways of gift cards worth $15 to apply toward cab rides.
(Also, the government is giving out $40 coupons for people to apply toward the cost of the box).
Reusing the ticket later will incur a $150 change fee, leaving me with $125 to apply toward another ticket.
Very often, credits at one institution don't apply toward a major or fulfill core requirements at another.
Several of the banks belong to a first-time home-buyers program that gives up to $5,000 in matching funds for low- and moderate-income home buyers to apply toward down payments and closing costs.
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Military and corporate training can be applied toward degrees.
The $55 cover charge is applied toward drinks.
A third plan includes a $125 monthly fee applied toward cars with an hourly rate of $8.50.
Any damages awarded by the court could be applied toward the loan balance.
(It is actually a credit that is applied toward income taxes based on payroll taxes paid).
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