reapply
Britishverb
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(tr) to put or spread (something) on again
reapply sunscreen frequently
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to put in an application or request again
Example Sentences
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The board did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday on whether Patel would be eligible to reapply for a license now that the charges against him had been dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
It repealed the zero-tolerance policy, going so far as to invite revoked dealers to reapply for new licenses.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
South Africa's highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
More recently, he made his entire corporate staff reapply for their jobs, then thinned out the ranks by letting a few dozen employees go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
“I want you to reapply to Prism with your new work and with my recommendation letter.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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