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applicant

[ap-li-kuhnt] / ˈæp lɪ kənt /


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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

Prior to publication, the White House, the FDA, and the Department of Health and Human Services all wouldn’t answer directly whether this applicant with “refractory obesity with obstructive sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension” was Trump.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2026

Around the same time, Robinson went to inspect the location of an applicant for a dealership license in Baltimore.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

Vetting each applicant personally seems to please Smith.

From BBC May 21, 2026

The delay is long enough that the applicant is forced to look up and meet her eyes.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

Fewer than 1% of UC applicants and admitted students take only the minimum 15 courses.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Math in particular has been a flash point at UC, where professors who have complained about declining student math skills say screening applicants with SAT scores could help bring in better-prepared first-year students.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Some lenders may automatically deny applicants with collections, charge-offs or late payments on their credit reports.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Citing various academic studies, it also said transparency would help prevent "unequal outcomes" when salaries are offered to successful applicants.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Eleven applicants had answered the ad in the paper, but Harry seemed to be the best bet.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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