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NOUN
putting substance on another
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Some of their investments are also defensive: securing their systems and applications in preparation for the day quantum computing could break today’s encryption technology.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The complaint stated that between Jan. 2, 2024, and March 31, 2025, the Sheriff’s Department received almost 4,000 applications for new concealed carry licenses, but issued only two.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The university said that, for the first time, it had received more than 100,000 applications this year – an increase of 13%.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

For decades, collagen has served as the gold standard scaffold in many regenerative medical and dental applications.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

I study the applications, print out directions, and stay awake for hours after I’m in bed, staring at the ceiling and wondering if this is all really happening.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman



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