as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
first-time appliers for federal grant money
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Noun
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That represents a huge decline from 2008, the climax of the Barack Obama coalition, when the Democratic candidate won 62% of the young male vote against GOP challenger John McCain.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025 -
In a statement to the Star-Telegram, a Keller spokesperson said only one candidate applied.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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States would also need to verify that applicants meet requirements for one or more consecutive months prior to coverage, while also conducting redeterminations at least twice per year to ensure individuals who are already covered still comply with the requirements.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The lawsuit accused the company of unfairly rejecting minority applicants based on criminal background checks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Applier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applier. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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