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applied (for)

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past tense of apply (for)

as in wished (for)

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urged

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Despite their political differences, the oldest voters urged younger ones to join them in casting ballots.

— Julianna Bendeck, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
The project expanded after Boudreaux showed the manuscript to loved ones, who urged him to share it with the public.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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applied (for)

applied (oneself)

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