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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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AfghanEvac and residents at the camp said authorities offer $4,500 per main applicant and $1,200 per dependent to return.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

On its rebuilding dashboard, the county reports that cases spend an average of 32 days in county review compared with 122 days waiting for applicant response.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The request from Dhillon to the schools asks for 46 categories of applicant information for incoming classes starting in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Those pictures require patience, time, and pain to conjure on the part of the applicant.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The guide notes that agency ratings and funding are tied to whether they are “adopting and implementing effective applicant screening,” a clear signal that agencies may be penalized for not cleaning house.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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