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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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Officials had seen an increase in “poison pen” messages, or anonymous accusations that an applicant misrepresented themselves, Pallie said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

First, the applicant pool all but stopped growing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The applicant told the BBC he disputed it was a greenfield site and there had been greenhouses on the land which were later destroyed and buried.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

But such documents can help when it’s a more senior job, a niche role or a role likely to have a smaller applicant pool, she added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

An individual’s past convictions will still be considered, but not until later in the hiring process, when the applicant has been identified as a serious candidate for the position.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

That fund already reached the maximum number of applicants, according to the Orange County United Way.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Beneath the prestigious firms, bar admissions and T14 law schools, the applicants listed additional skills.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

Most employers would say that is at least their ambition, to treat applicants and employees equally, regardless of their accent.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

The figures vary across the UK - with 48% of applicants in Scotland intending to live at home, compared with 20% in Wales - but the trend is rising across the board.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

“Okay, Zuri. About ten other prospective applicants will join us for a brief tour, and you can learn about Howard University,” Sage says.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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