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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Steyer is among the candidates who will take part in a gubernatorial debate on Wednesday evening, to be shown on Nexstar stations and NewsNation.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026 -
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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And at least one program, the Genesis Mission, which aims to support fusion and other select technologies, will see its budget grow, Gil said, adding that the effort is expected to draw a record number of applicants when its first funding deadline closes this month.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Waterman also said the number of applicants was slightly lower than previous years.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Applier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applier. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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