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disqualify

[dis-kwol-uh-fahy] / dɪsˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /


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The law will require annual background checks for ride-share drivers and expand the list of offenses that disqualify someone from the job.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Yet, under current regulations, such tattoos could disqualify recruits and subject active-duty personnel to discipline.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

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

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

“You may begin the test as soon as you receive it,” said the pencil woman, turning away at last, and Reynie resisted the urge to sigh with relief—even a sigh might disqualify him.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

It’s a devastating penalty, reserved for the most egregious conduct, and it disqualifies them from their next match.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Nothing you do or say, no matter how bizarre, illegal, grotesque or insufferably stupid as it may be disqualifies you.

From Salon Nov. 28, 2024

The justices were asked to decide whether just one type of criminal history disqualifies a person from a lighter sentence, or whether all three must be present for a disqualification.

From New York Times Mar. 15, 2024

Conviction of many felony charges disqualifies people from holding public offices in Mississippi, but convictions for manslaughter or violating federal tax laws do not prevent people from seeking or holding office, including a legislative seat.

From Washington Times Nov. 27, 2023

The scorekeeper maintains a stern face, disqualifies the shooter.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

He was also disqualified from driving for five years, with the start date from the day of the car incident in December 2023.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, leaning heavily on the founders’ own well-documented love of alcohol to argue that responsible substance use has never historically disqualified Americans from bearing arms.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2026

“Not only will you likely be disqualified from receiving SSI benefits, but you could face fines, repayment of benefits, and other serious repercussions.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 15, 2026

Some people in the video’s comment section speculated that Lindenthal’s shout-out may have indicated that the Wemby card had been tampered with in a way that should have disqualified it from being graded.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Somebody else went insane and is making big circles out on the ice but nobody wants to stop him because he will be disqualified if he is given help.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

The Epstein files revealed a network that was hidden, vast and tied to clearly disqualifying conduct.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

The changes range in scale and scope, from disqualifying immigrants from certain jobs to indefinitely pausing the processing of visa applications.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Over the past year, more than 10,700 truckers failed an English test disqualifying them from driving.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

He will also be subject to a 15-year order disqualifying him from being a company director.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2025

Joey did end up writing his own name on his vote, but then crossed it out, disqualifying himself altogether.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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