applicants

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The agency says that’s to root out fraud, but critics say all it does is unnecessarily slow down a system that already vets applicants vigorously.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

It can take roughly six months to recruit and train applicants for critical factory-floor jobs, according to Lockheed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The school advertised twice and received no applicants.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Another part of the order directed the Office of Management and Budget to “determine whether any Federal grant programs have available and relevant funding that can be directed toward applicants developing advanced AI vulnerability detection.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Okay, Zuri. About ten other prospective applicants will join us for a brief tour, and you can learn about Howard University,” Sage says.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi