Sentence examples for applying to get from inspiring English sources

You can, for example, spend months applying to get into Syria or Iran and then never be granted an interview with a single official higher than a deputy minister.

Ms. Almontaser, who resigned after defending the use of the word "intifada" on a T-shirt, said that she had been the victim of a right-wing smear campaign and was applying to get her job back.

The difficulty the energy companies face in getting approvals was highlighted as Tokyo Electric held back from applying to get units started at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility after the local authorities rebuffed the company's plans.

Helen kindly agreed to take some time out of sitting exams and applying to get her visa extended (good luck, Helen!) to ask the people of Quito whether they think they're protecting an alleged rapist from his accusers, or striking a blow for free speech against gringo imperialism.

It took Nightingale four years from first applying to getting the job as Radio 1's first female DJ.

Mr Ali applied to get it back.

"A Palestinian businessman applies to get the contract.

Then my father applied to get a visa a few years later.

It was through them that we applied to get green cards.

Companies must apply to get on and be willing to fill out a 550-item questionnaire.

Hong Kong students leaving the sixth grade have to apply to get into secondary school the next year.