apply
verb (used with object)
to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent.
are applying
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present progressiveof apply.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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As cost of living pressures persist, a growing number of people are applying to become so-called property guardians - living in vacant residential or commercial buildings to protect them from squatters, vandalism and disrepair.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
As studios and TV networks have shed jobs over the years, more entertainment workers are applying their expertise at major YouTube creator-led businesses, which have continued to grow their audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Just look at the data: Approximately 37% of job seekers are applying to more jobs than ever, but they are hearing back less from those companies, according to Linkedin.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
We are applying the principle-based rules that the law requires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Write and tell me how the littles are misbehaving and where you are applying to college and whether you have found true love.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
