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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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Former Republican congressman George Santos has also been identified as a prospective applicant.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The result from this example: On average, each majority employee forms five social connections—four with majority applicants and one with a minority applicant.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Vetting each applicant personally seems to please Smith.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A letter to the schools asked for 46 categories of applicant information for incoming classes starting in 2019, or risk interruptions to federal funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She drags her eyes away from a retreating bin and up to the next applicant.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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