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Discover LudwigThe phrase "applying for this" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the act of submitting an application for a specific position, program, or opportunity.
Example: "I am excited about applying for this scholarship to further my education."
Alternatives: "submitting an application for this" or "seeking this opportunity".
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"It's not my husband that's applying for this role, it's myself," she said.
You think that by prioritising her career and applying for this promotion, she has betrayed your friendship.
Will you please explain how one goes about applying for this, as I am sure I qualify.... R. Simon, Manhattan.
Many of you posted comments about your troubles in applying for this once unpublicized Department of Veterans Affairs program.
On application forms, it's anathema to write: "Reason for leaving last job: hated it", and "Reason for applying for this post: I like money".
So, if employers want to hire more women, the bigger question has to be why aren't women applying for this type of job?
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53 NONSENIORS DECLARE The expected heavy influx of nonseniors applying for this year's N.F.L. draft did not happen despite looming labor unrest in the league.
Why did you apply for this position?
How does one apply for this title, exactly?
Your would-be student should already have applied for this.
But that's when I applied for this talent search called Girls for Gold.
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