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application

[ap-li-key-shuhn] / ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




NOUN
the act of putting a substance on something
Synonyms
NOUN
computer program
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The morning of Sept. 12, Ohio filed an application seeking to lift the Sixth U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

One potential application would be osteoporosis associated with menopause, when declining hormone levels can accelerate bone loss in women.

From Science Daily Sep. 9, 2026

Thomas said she and her husband were unaware that they needed to submit an application and she was only informed of the rule once she attempted to re-enter the country in 2023.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Homeland Security claimed the office sent a notice advising him to submit an application for a permanent green card, as the temporary card expired in 1997, Darnell said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

“They’ll hold the dog for you until tomorrow. The shelter closes at three. Bring back the application when you and your parents come in.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Goldman and private-equity firm Cleanhill Partners initially acquired the provider of power conversion products and services for data centers and power grid applications back in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

He added that as those benefits "have been phased out or superseded" he expected a "negligible number of applications" under SDC criterion next year.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

After months of submitting applications, he accepted a sales job paying $50,000 a year with virtually no chance of earning a commission, based on the company’s benchmarks.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

In Telegram groups sharing updates and advice about the tests, students were scrambling to find the cheapest and quickest alternatives to complete their applications.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

I felt pretty on top of my college applications.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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