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qualify

[kwol-uh-fahy] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /




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The Americans wouldn’t qualify again for 40 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The World Cup begins in North America on Thursday but China won't be there after failing to qualify once again, leaving their sole appearance back in 2002.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

With its national team failing to qualify again for the World Cup, China's football fans have adopted a referee as the country's star representative at the tournament, which begins on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In fact, this is the first time they have qualified since 2002, as they did not have to qualify in 2010, having hosted the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“It is Labor Day and grilling in this heat would certainly qualify as labor.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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