We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
Recent Examples on the WebThe applicant declined to purchase a new freezer for the church and seemed to believe that decision caused a delay in its application.—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024 The challenges facing college applicants today aren’t new.—Sarah Stoller / Made By History, TIME, 11 July 2024 An applicant line generally begins forming at 3 p.m. outside the center, and anyone in line by 6:45 p.m. can participate.—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 11 July 2024 Still, the number of residency applicants continued to exceed available positions nationally, and match rates remained high, including in Florida.—Sam Ogozalek, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for applicant
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Word History
Etymology
applicate "to apply, put to use" (borrowed from Latin applicātus, past participle of applicāre "to bring into contact [with], situate near, bring to bear [on]") + -ant entry 1 — more at apply
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