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qualify

[kwol-uh-fahy] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /




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John Craggs says he inquired about help, but found he did not qualify.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

To qualify for this type of comparison, descendants must have genealogical records showing a direct and uninterrupted maternal or paternal line.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

“It’s affecting people in huge ways, like losing their health insurance. I get people calling me asking to get just two weeks of work to qualify for coverage,” said Baker Landers.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Not sure if you qualify for a business loan?

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

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

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

While some films’ merit is debatable, it’s refreshing regardless that the conversations around what qualifies as an “awards movie” are in flux.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

Two spouses who each own 3% of the business are treated as 6% owners, and neither one qualifies.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

After Meta agreed on Wednesday to settle claims that it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict and harm young users, a debate is already brewing about whether this one qualifies.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

He has estimated he will owe around £50,000 in student loans by the time he finishes his course and qualifies as a teacher.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

“I don’t think that qualifies you as a saint.”

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

Margolius credits building community trust and bolstering federally qualified health centers for expanding access to vaccines.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Take our quiz to see if you’re qualified.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

The law requires that an employer offer work to qualified current employees before hiring a new employee or using a contractor.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

If it’s a Roth IRA, the distribution rules are different, and qualified distributions may be tax-free.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

JB tried to warn Jonah went into the know category, but they all agreed that the phones are tapped only qualified for What we think.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

He had been fifth in the first session of qualifying, seventh in the second, and 0.449secs slower than Hamilton's pace-setting lap after the first runs in the final session.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Those without invitations from race partners have had to spend several hundred, and in some cases several thousand, euros to attend the three-day event, covering practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

Is the loss of non-ACA “Working Owner” coverage like this ever considered a qualifying life event for an ACA Marketplace Special Enrollment Period?

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

Hodgkinson marked her return to action for the first time since taking silver at the European Championship by winning her 800m semi-final and qualifying fastest for Saturday's showdown with rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

With Coach Mustilli cheering me on, I had cinched my spot at the last qualifying event in January, finishing in fifth place.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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