disqualify
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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
Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics over his helmet honouring killed athletes.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Should you instantly disqualify anyone with a blemish on their record?
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
Referee Jason Herzog elected to call the fight a no-contest, rather than disqualify Gane, 35, for the foul.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025
“I don’t know, kiddo. Some of the teachers have been grumbling about Dr. Throckmorton’s decision to disqualify your science fair victory.”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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