qualifier

Example Sentences

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He is eligible for all of Portugal's group games having avoided a three-match ban after being sent off in their penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in November.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

His last call-up was for October’s World Cup qualifier with Comoros, in which he played the final 16 minutes off the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

When Prosser's path crossed with Rai again several years later - at an Open Championship regional qualifier in Coventry - he realised the teenager had rapidly developed into a potential tour prospect.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Norwood senior and USC commit Andrew Maksymowski, who was the fastest qualifier in both the 200 and 500 freestyle, defended both titles, winning the 200 in a personal-best 1:34.70 and the distance race in 4:22.85.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Since there are serious consequences to misinterpreting these statements as absolute laws, a responsible writer should insert a qualifier like on average or all things being equal, together with a slightly or somewhat.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker