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The phrase "applying for an extension" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the act of requesting additional time to complete a task or meet a deadline.
Example: "I am applying for an extension on my project deadline due to unforeseen circumstances."
Alternatives: "requesting an extension" or "seeking an extension".
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The company is applying for an extension to its current drilling licence to carry on exploration.
On Thursday, West Midlands police were given a further seven days to hold the men after applying for an extension at Coventry magistrates' court.
In tiny Shelter Island, Jeffrey Simes, the Supervisor, said the town was applying for an extension, even though environmental officials said it was impossible.
Theresa May and the Brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, played down the remarks but neither ruled out the possibility of applying for an extension of article 50, meaning the UK would not leave the EU on 29 March after all.
On Thursday, the company wrote to residents of Balcombe and released a statement saying that it was applying for an extension to its planning permission for an exploratory well, but added: "The analysis of the samples we obtained from the exploration well confirmed that the target rock underneath Lower Stumble is naturally fractured.
Australians and New Zealanders visiting the UK for six months or more – or who are already in the country and are applying for an extension – will now have to pay an annual fee of £200 (about $AU410 and $NZ437) for health and dental care.
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Individuals having other accounts must apply for an extension.
A law enacted last month permitted workers whose benefits had expired to apply for an extension.
Oyster Creek is licensed to operate through 2009, although the owner can apply for an extension.
States will then be given another year to submit compliance plans, or apply for an extension.
Authorities can apply for an extension if they need more time for questioning the men.
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applying for an investment
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applying for an account
applying for an exit
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applying for an artist
applying for an event
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applying for an enterprise
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