- present participle of apply.
applying
Example Sentences
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For some children, applying SDF again every few months may control the cavity until the baby tooth falls out naturally.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Under this route, people must complete 10 years of lawful residence before applying for indefinite leave to remain.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
She went all-out, enthusiastically applying a maximalist interpretation of Supreme Court precedents.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
I am curious about what jobs you’re applying to.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
I did a sketch of a food cart where my mother was applying for a shift.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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