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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

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Students will have to reapply, which is prompting panic and unease, some say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Business line of credit lenders offer an ongoing source of funding without the need to reapply for funds, but costs can be high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But this will not count towards his training, so he will now look to reapply next year.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

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

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

I would tell Noah in time so he could reapply, but I didn’t.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson