- present participle of apply.
applying
Example Sentences
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She went all-out, enthusiastically applying a maximalist interpretation of Supreme Court precedents.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Students applying by Dec. 1, 2026, for fall 2027 admission will not have to submit SAT or ACT scores, and the university has not decided whether requirements will change for fall 2028 or later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The London-based company is also looking to expand in the U.S., recently applying for a national bank charter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He added Wagh had become "confused" on one application and thought she was applying for a "top up" loan from the initial £18,000.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
I hate Abuela for being too tired all the time and Roli for applying to college.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
