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qualify

[kwol-uh-fahy] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /




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AB, who had posted the top regional mark, needed only one jump to qualify for the next day’s finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The 43-year-old delivered the Cherries' finest season to date with a sixth-placed finish - only one spot and three points behind Liverpool in the table - to qualify for next season's Europa League.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Canada, on the other hand, has done exactly the opposite: If you have a direct ancestor born across the northern border, no matter how far back, you probably qualify.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The hard truth is that you will face steep healthcare premiums during the decade before you qualify for Medicare at 65.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

While I didn’t fault anyone for the confusion, as someone who had failed to qualify, it was a painful reminder every time I had to correct someone to say, “Sorry, I’m not an Olympian.”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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