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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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No bail application was made and he was remanded into custody to appear again on 18 May.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Since launching her campaign, Raman said she would require that the city approve a housing development within 60 days of receiving an application, as long as it complies with zoning rules.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada told the BBC that each application was "reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The companies on Thursday resubmitted their merger application to U.S. regulators, this time including a description of conditions that would compel Union Pacific to walk away from the merger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It’s also been sixteen days since Mom and Ms. Emerson and I spoke to the Dean of Sunridge admissions about the forfeiture of my application.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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