Examples of applicant in a Sentence
We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
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How to apply for Purina's chief snuggle officer Interested applicants can apply on Purina’s website from now until July 17.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Matheson Hammock Marina had a waiting list of more than 482 people for its most in-demand 30-foot slips, with at least one applicant waiting since 2012.
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Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Admissions decisions progressively depend on information that cannot be independently evaluated by applicants, parents, legislators, or even many faculty members.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The scammers demand payment via wire transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency ATMs, threatening to stall or cancel projects if applicants don’t pay immediately.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Matheson Hammock Marina had a waiting list of more than 482 people for its most in-demand 30-foot slips, with at least one applicant waiting since 2012.
—
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
Admissions decisions progressively depend on information that cannot be independently evaluated by applicants, parents, legislators, or even many faculty members.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The scammers demand payment via wire transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency ATMs, threatening to stall or cancel projects if applicants don’t pay immediately.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for applicant
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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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