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After the attack, he accompanied Rita to the sheriff’s office so she could apply for a concealed-carry license.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

And even a child too young to drive can have points added to a "ghost licence" which can transfer to their provisional when they are old enough to apply for one.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

“They may not go ahead and put in that contract or apply for the loan.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Foreign journalists would be limited to stays of just 240 days, or around eight months, but could apply for extensions of similar duration.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

“If I apply for the pizza thing, will you let me have Mom’s car?”

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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