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disqualification

[dis-kwol-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / dɪsˌkwɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Riders could face disqualification from a race and a fine of nearly £200.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Horse racing’s leading trainer with nearly 2,900 victories to his credit scored his only Run for the Roses victory because of a disqualification.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

Anyone who says “California Girls” or “California Gurls” deserves disqualification, even if both songs rock.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

A controller who receives a temporary mental-health disqualification can ask to be assigned other duties at their facility or another location, the FAA spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

Did he not know he’d be disqualified, or was disqualification his plan?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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