applying

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Jonathan Grande, 41, spent eight years at the factory and last worked as a “coater,” applying the signature yellow paint to the tape measures’ blades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Will be applying big pressure on Audi to get on top of their reliability issues.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

But recently, she has considered applying her tax refunds toward paying down her debt faster because of uncertainty over whether that will actually happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

But increasingly, the company is applying its ceramics expertise to make electrostatic chucks, a chip-manufacturing component.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

“Well?” said Root, slapping at a paramedic gremlin who was applying burn salve to his forehead.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer