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Looking only to the text of the statute and its definition of a “qualified individual,” the majority opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch held that the ADA prevents discrimination only against individuals who currently hold or seek to hold a given job.

From Slate

The Ulster back row has been rewarded by Farrell after making an impact off the bench in the games against France, Italy and England.

From BBC

Stockdale started Ireland's defeat by France in Paris at full-back, but despite Tommy O'Brien's excellent performance off the bench against England, Farrell has given the 2018 player of the tournament another chance to nail down a starting berth.

From BBC

Allen bettered Chris Gayle's 47-ball century against England in 2016 by 14 deliveries, with his knock also the joint third-fastest century in men's T20 internationals.

From BBC

However, it quickly proved nowhere near enough, with New Zealand never looking back after their destructive openers took the opening six overs for 84 runs - a powerplay score bettered only once in this tournament, by India against Namibia.

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