have already applied to it vs have already applied for it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Have already applied to it' is used when referring to a specific entity or organization, while 'have already applied for it' is used when referring to a position, program, or benefit.

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have already applied to it

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific entity or organization.

This phrase is used when you have already submitted an application to a particular entity or organization.

Examples:

I have already applied to the university for a scholarship.
She has already applied to the company for a job.

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Portugal, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland and Austria have already applied to it, which shows that this problem affects Member States in different geographical areas and with different economic models and trajectories.
If employee participation is to be applied to the new company, such a scheme must in fact have already applied to workers' representatives.
I've already applied to colleges.
Indeed, Sweden and Denmark have already applied this in principle.
It also contains the grandfathering clause for Member States who have already applied the Regulation to their currencies.
Actually I have already applied for early retirement
I have already applied for a transfer.
This exception already applied to food and clothes, but in 1999, labour-intensive services were also, on an experimental basis, brought under the umbrella of reduced rates of VAT.
NRAs in other Member States have already applied price squeeze tests in line with this notice, in particular on the network architecture and network protocol (xDSL) markets.
Which regional airports in the Federal Republic of Germany have already applied to the European Commission for authorisation to receive aid?
Therefore it is appropriate to require a better supervision of the emission control strategy applied by the manufacturer at type-approval, following the principles already applied to heavy-duty vehicles by Euro VI Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 and its implementing measures.
It should be pointed out that this information and consultation mechanism is already applied to other Community policies, in particular the CAP and industrial policy.
In other words new light goods vehicles will now have to respect requirements that are broadly similar to the ones that are already applied to passenger cars.
The Commission is also glad to note that the committee's report envisages the same level of penalties as are already applied to serious crimes.
You have already applied for asylum in a different Dublin country.
Many States have already applied those recommendations and there are a lot of awareness-raising activities going on to discuss this issue.
The Commission is aware that at least two alternative treatments (chemical and non-chemical) exist and that several facilities have already applied them.
Nevertheless, this emergency measure is already applied in several countries and is renewed every three months.
The industry has already applied for the corresponding authorisations.
We are adopting the same concept of promotion here which is already applied outside the European Union.

Alternatives:

have already submitted an application to it
have already sent an application to it
have already requested it
have already sought it
have already put in an application to it

have already applied for it

This phrase is correct when referring to a position, program, or benefit.

This phrase is used when you have already submitted an application for a specific position, program, or benefit.

Examples:

I have already applied for the job.
She has already applied for the scholarship.

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Actually I have already applied for early retirement
I have already applied for a transfer.
You have already applied for asylum in a different Dublin country.
The industry has already applied for the corresponding authorisations.
ENISA has already applied for ABAC, the Commission's accounting software since 2005.
Have you already applied for your fellowships?
I already applied for a job, at the Pentagon.
I already applied for a visa.
Indeed, Sweden and Denmark have already applied this in principle.
It also contains the grandfathering clause for Member States who have already applied the Regulation to their currencies.
The Czech Republic has already applied for transition periods for the acquisition of land by foreigners and this will have an impact on services.
He's already applied for another grant... worth 7.5 million over the next five years.
Have you already applied for your fellowships?
Have the Guinean authorities already applied for any type of aid?
With regard to existing CCPs established in third countries that have already applied for recognition, no recognition has been granted yet to such CCPs.
If it is discovered that you have already applied for asylum in another Dublin country, you may be sent to this country if it is in your best interests for you to go there.
NRAs in other Member States have already applied price squeeze tests in line with this notice, in particular on the network architecture and network protocol (xDSL) markets.
Similarly, entry or residence criteria can be dispensed with in order to guarantee the unity of the family group when one member has already applied for asylum in a given Member State.
In early 2010 the company had already applied for social buffers, particularly from the Italian wages guarantee fund (Casa integrazione guadagni), under a plan involving some 1600 employees.
The procedures based on electronic systems laid down in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 [3] and already applied for the areas of import, export and transit have proven to be efficient.

Alternatives:

have already submitted an application for it
have already requested it
have already sought it
have already put in an application for it
have already made an application for it

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have already applied to it vs have already applied for it