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reapply

British  
/ ˌriːəˈplaɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to put or spread (something) on again

    reapply sunscreen frequently

  2. to put in an application or request again

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On the other hand, he said, the truckers would argue they had no choice but to reapply to try to get their licenses back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

His mother was under the impression that he would do the fellowship as a gap year, and then reapply to return to college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

It’s also possible some might turn down Palantir’s offer to stay, and instead reapply for college, said Sam Feldman, another Palantir employee who helped manage the program with Hirsch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Once their seven years are up, individuals would be allowed to reapply to the Dignity Program.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

“I want you to reapply to Prism with your new work and with my recommendation letter.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman