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The phrase "applied for work" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the action of submitting an application for a job or position.
Example: "After months of searching, I finally applied for work at my dream company."
Alternatives: "sought employment" or "submitted a job application."
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In 1915, Gould applied for work at the Eugenics Record Office.
In fact, Kyle Behm was following the traditional route when he applied for work at Kroger.
Vivian met Shelly at the temp agency where they both applied for work.
After WaMu's mortgage lending unit laid her off, she applied for work in its retail banking division.
Unable to find new employment that paid even minimum wage, he applied for work in Corpus Christi.
He said he had applied for work on hundreds of film productions and plays, and has been roundly ignored.
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Zoe Warnock has a four-week-old baby and has just applied for working tax credits.
Would applying for work help me find work?
Illegal immigrants often apply for work with false Social Security numbers.
The advice everywhere is to apply for work experience.
Start applying for work – not applying to college – before leaving the army.
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