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applications





NOUN
putting substance on another
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It added: "Approving the proposal without the necessary supporting information would have gone against the planning policy framework and could have set a precedent for similar applications elsewhere on the island."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

On average, students now submit nearly seven applications each on the Common App, a rise of 46% since 2015-16, according to a 2024-25 report from the provider.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

It holds best for consumer applications, where consistent output matters more than leaps in quality, and worst for coding tools, where developers keep chasing the next best model.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

By comparison, Netflix filed 10 applications under the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Okay—there are a few people here who just do it because it looks good on their college applications.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King



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