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qualified

[kwol-uh-fahyd] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪd /




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People itemize charitable gifts if their total allowable itemized deductions — including donations to qualified charities, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes — exceed the standard deduction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The individuals who survive and flourish in such a system are sycophants and mediocrities, and those who have learned to navigate the Great Leader’s moods are far from the most qualified, talented or honorable.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Others pointed out that Ackman went after Ronda, someone who he described as “eminently qualified and capable and did her job.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Even if Wales had qualified, the fact he had not played any football for seven months made that an unrealistic aim.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

His name was Akhnaten Spencer-El, and he had been on a few national teams as a kid and even qualified for the Olympics in Sydney back in 2000.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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