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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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First, the applicant pool all but stopped growing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The applicant told the BBC he disputed it was a greenfield site and there had been greenhouses on the land which were later destroyed and buried.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

But such documents can help when it’s a more senior job, a niche role or a role likely to have a smaller applicant pool, she added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Referencing the applicant on whom that single precedent was based, Cameron notes that this is not how the system was designed.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

An individual’s past convictions will still be considered, but not until later in the hiring process, when the applicant has been identified as a serious candidate for the position.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

For the next three years, he studied hours a day for the exam that would whittle down the applicants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

The government requires applicants to spend at least two weeks in Portugal for the first two years of their residency visa.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Altomare said students with private Italian sponsors are also not being evacuated, questioning the rationale for rejecting such applicants.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The threshold is higher in Louisiana and some other states, where applicants are required to prove they are innocent by “clear and convincing” evidence.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

With help from the national organization, we advertised for applicants on college campuses across the country while also looking for talent closer to home.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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