as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
have numerous applicants for the job
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicant. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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