applying

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Even Arteta, who is very conscious of not applying pressure to the youngster, compared his talents with those of Argentina great Lionel Messi.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He’s 72 and does much of the farm work himself, pruning, repairing water lines and applying fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He wanted to work in industrial engineering, but faced a brutal job search his junior year after applying for at least 80 internships and landing only two interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Indeed’s Career Guide recommends applying to about 10 to 15 jobs per week, which breaks down to spending some extra time on just a few applications a day.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Viola was bent over an elaborate cake, holding her breath and applying the final decorations of nonpareils, those tiny edible metallic nuggets that crunched thrillingly between the teeth.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly