applying
- present participle of apply.
Example Sentences
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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
With a record number of Americans applying for British citizenship, the couple’s raffle may be well-timed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Man, you understand nothing! You are applying the logic of children in a display of childish ignorance.”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
