as in candidates
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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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026 -
Becerra went from polling in the single digits before the fallout in early April to being among the top gubernatorial candidates.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Applications can be submitted year-round, and applicants will know if they have been accepted within two months of applying.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Previously, there was no special consideration given to applicants who had lived or worked in the county.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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“Appliers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appliers. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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