We interviewed 30 qualified applicants for the job.
have numerous applicants for the job
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The Chiefs have retained CAA ICON to evaluate those applicants.—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025 Some employers like Google, Microsoft, and EY have all offered high-level jobs to applicants without degrees, focusing on work experience and special credentialing.—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025 Kaufman said in the two years since October 7, the Federation has had an increase in applicants for jobs, despite the increase in anti-Jewish incidents throughout the country.—Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025 These applicants are advised to check their status using the Entrant Status Check and their unique DV-2026 confirmation number.—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for applicant
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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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