application

Example Sentences

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He ruled that "the fact that the application is a novel one is not a reason for refusing it".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Reducing nitrogen application by 10% to 15%, or delaying application by two to four weeks, can reduce corn yields by 10% to 25%.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Lakanwal, who worked with the CIA, entered the U.S. on humanitarian parole and had a special immigrant visa application under way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The disgraced rapper had submitted Monday an application to travel to Britain, but it was refused on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good, a UK government source confirmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

When we get inside, Liz is actually setting the table—doing a chore like a normal kid, like there’s no standardized test or college application hanging over her.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz