qualifier

Example Sentences

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He was chosen after helping the Merseysiders win three cup finals plus a famous hat-trick as England thrashed Germany 5-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Munich.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

This included a World Cup qualifier against Scotland last year, which was played at the ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

But a big qualifier must be added to this sentence: “in the long run and over large areas.”

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond