- present participle of apply.
applying
Example Sentences
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In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar made a smooth concrete floor on two caves' rough limestone ground before applying a white limewash on the brittle stone walls.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Anindya uses several chatbots to find information -- and to help her use effective wording when applying for jobs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
I asked ChatGPT if it will replace the entry-level jobs I’m applying for right now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The momentum shifted in the third set, however, as Shelton finally started applying serious pressure on Zverev's serve.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
We watched in awe as Abuelita Remedios lanced, compressed, and flushed Pita’s wounds one at a time before applying her concoction liberally to each laceration.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
