applied (for)

Definition of applied (for)next
past tense of apply (for)

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urged
Verb
  • The union’s chief negotiator urged Newsom and the state’s other leaders to include a raise for SEIU Local 1000 employees in light of the state’s relatively strong budget.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Democratic campaign committees also urged the Supreme Court to uphold the caps.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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“Applied (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applied%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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