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were applying
  • past progressive of apply.

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Next thing we were applying gold rejuvenating patches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Among 10 software companies she studied with industry experts, Burdis concluded that most were pretty safe from AI obsolescence, and many were applying the new technology themselves.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

But people who were applying for mortgages to buy homes in rural areas were less likely to be local buyers, the report found.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

As a result, prosecutors were applying for restrictions to be placed on him when he is released - including fitting him with an ankle tag, Mr Wolters said.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

She normally spent her time with the kids who were applying and going to colleges.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway