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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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During the meeting, Elizabeth Peterson-Gower, a land use consultant representing the owner and applicant Dome Center LLC, was asked if there was a timeline for reopening the theaters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

"Not hearing back is incredibly disheartening, but in most cases it's down to automated systems and sheer applicant numbers, not a lack of ability or effort."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Embassy in Bujumbura, Burundi, she watched anxiously as applicant after applicant left dejected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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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