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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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The result from this example: On average, each majority employee forms five social connections—four with majority applicants and one with a minority applicant.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Colleges say this reflects a higher-quality applicant pool.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

AfghanEvac and residents at the camp said authorities offer $4,500 per main applicant and $1,200 per dependent to return.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

"Not hearing back is incredibly disheartening, but in most cases it's down to automated systems and sheer applicant numbers, not a lack of ability or effort."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Recruiter 2 to another applicant: “Tell me something about yourself.”

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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