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disqualify

[dis-kwol-uh-fahy] / dɪsˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /


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He struggled with symptoms of depression, but concealed his condition out of fear that it would disqualify him from directing traffic, said Davy, who recounted her and Joshua’s story in interviews over several months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“Getting arrested and convicted for multiple crimes, including carrying a concealed loaded gun, should disqualify Estuardo in this race,” Ugarte said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

RMDs can push you into a higher tax bracket, disqualify you from income-sensitive deductions and credits, and trigger higher Medicare premiums.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Should you instantly disqualify anyone with a blemish on their record?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

In fact, about half of European countries allow all people behind bars to vote, while others disqualify only a small number from the polls.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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