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applications





NOUN
putting substance on another
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Business applications with payroll intent fell by 6.4% in AI-exposed sectors, while applications unlikely to hire employees rose by 26.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The new study served as the basis for the ESO's response to their applications, in collaboration with the UK's Royal Astronomical Society and the International Astronomical Union.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Innio, Caterpillar, Rolls-Royce and Cummins make high-speed reciprocating engines that have competitive advantages for data-center applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

According to planning applications, Jenner had earmarked the parcel to serve as the location of an enormous 18,000-square-foot property that would offer her additional privacy and more room for her family to enjoy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The “box” she refers to is the question on job applications in which applicants are asked to check “yes” or “no” if they have ever been convicted of a crime.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander



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