qualifier

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Barbarez had accused Cooper of dropping Bosnia midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic from the Danish side because of this week's qualifier against Wales, something Brondby officials denied.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

England manager Sarina Wiegman says it is "very important" her team remain patient if the goals do not come quickly in their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

He then outclassed former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3, a player he had upset in five sets as a qualifier in Melbourne a year earlier, to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The Norwegian also lost a week ago during the first round of the Acapulco Open, falling to Chinese qualifier Yibing Wu in straight sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 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