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applications





NOUN
putting substance on another
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California’s high school Class of 2026 set a record by surpassing a 70% completion rate for financial aid applications, driven by a state mandate and school incentives.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

In laboratory experiments and controlled applications on skin, the tetrapod sunscreen produced a warmer appearance that more closely matched natural skin tones.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Both applications are subject to consultations which close in August and jumping the gun on those would certainly land the government back in court.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Some workers interviewed by the FBI said they falsified the forms to make themselves look more productive, but the documents don’t include evidence anyone was specifically paid to falsify applications.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

I guess because Mom’s been keeping her so busy with applications.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish



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