Examples of applicant in a Sentence
We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
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Eighty-nine applicants from thirty-seven countries received their certificates of citizenship.
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Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
At the time, applicants were required to take four to six hours of classroom instruction on firearm safety and laws.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
According to Karlin, authentic, thoughtful answers are what make top candidates stand out among hundreds of applicants.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
If the problem persists, applicants must include documentation for any non-lethal measures taken to remove the birds.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
At the time, applicants were required to take four to six hours of classroom instruction on firearm safety and laws.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
According to Karlin, authentic, thoughtful answers are what make top candidates stand out among hundreds of applicants.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
If the problem persists, applicants must include documentation for any non-lethal measures taken to remove the birds.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicant. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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applicant
noun
ap·pli·cant
ˈap-li-kənt 
: one who applies for something
an applicant for work
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