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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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Having lived in Japan for a decade, permanent residency applicant Chono said he saw both sides of the debate but that the country needed young people "to support its future".

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

A planning statement on behalf of the applicant said the scheme would bring a number of benefits by delivering "critical digital infrastructure" and "returning a nationally significant site to productive economic use".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

When asked about the conversation by internal affairs, the report said, McKay told investigators that the conversation started with Burgos venting about an applicant, but acknowledged that it should not have been allowed to continue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Lawyers for the applicant also argued that Garvaghy Road residents had refused talks with the Orange Order and the commission breached legislation by making it "a pre-requisite to a parade".

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Namely, why would one of the country’s most academically challenging universities accept me, an applicant whose GPA is probably lower than most, when so many better qualified candidates—at least on paper—have been turned away?

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

The CoC board, which includes representatives of homeless services contractors, hired outside consultants to set up an emergency bidding process and score the applicants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Officials say applications will still be assessed individually and applicants will remain subject to immigration checks.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The spouses and children of applicants can also secure citizenship, in exchange for a contribution of $100,000 to the Treasury, or $25,000 if they are under 18 years of age.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Successful applicants for the Home Heating Oil Support Scheme, external expected to receive a payment card within 10 working days of applying.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

He shouldn’t apply directly to the computing school; he should enroll as a liberal arts undergraduate, and take some of the courses necessary to compete academically with the other computing applicants, then transfer.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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