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applications





NOUN
putting substance on another
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The government has sought to stress that local councils will continue to decide the majority of applications and that all decisions must still follow planning rules.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

He added, "Because this technology can form extremely thin, uniform coatings even on surfaces with complex shapes, we expect it to be used in various energy and environmental applications, including industrial heat exchangers."

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

Khan said she was strongly encouraged by her high school to apply to top colleges like Oxford and Cambridge, and wasn’t given any support with apprenticeship applications.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

Asked Friday about a successor to Leavitt, the youngest person ever to hold the position of White House press secretary, Trump said he had "never had so many job applications in my life."

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Joaquin had watched the flurry of college applications from afar, everyone getting ready to leave home for the next phase of their lives.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway



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