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qualify

[kwol-uh-fahy] / ˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /




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Prisoners will now qualify for their earlier release from 1 October and officials estimate that around 700 will walk out of the prison gates that day.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

If you have excellent credit, you might qualify for a better-than-average loan-refinance rate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

She failed to qualify for four of the next six Grand Slams and fell at the first hurdle at the past two editions of Wimbledon after receiving a wildcard on each occasion.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

He’ll have no trouble continuing to hate the Dodgers as they roll over his Padres once again in the postseason this year, should his Padres luck out and even qualify.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Ninety percent qualify for “free or reduced lunch,” which is to say that their families earn so little that the federal government chips in so the children can eat properly at lunchtime.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

After Meta agreed on Wednesday to settle claims that it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict and harm young users, a debate is already brewing about whether this one qualifies.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

She is correct: Losing workplace health insurance qualifies your friend, or anyone else in a similar position, for a special enrollment period on HealthCare.gov.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

What counts as heat, and what qualifies as useful work when a machine is made from only an atom and particles of light?

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Mr. Jouppi’s plane sure looks like it qualifies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“Having lunch with you hardly qualifies as play,” he says, grinning.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

How do I find someone qualified and trustworthy to handle a small trust like mine?

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

A psychiatrist, psychologist or another qualified mental-health provider can evaluate him and create medical records documenting his diagnosis, history, treatment and limitations.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Under its terms, the incentive allows a 35% to 50% credit on qualified expenses relating specifically to postproduction in California.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Grief affected her education, but she remained determined, and eventually she qualified, became a head teacher, and later received an MBE for services to education.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

“And it’s not like he’s particularly qualified for elder care. I mean, he’s eleven. What do they expect him to do, teach her to play Zombie Assault?”

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

Although the qualifying head-to-head statistics between them do not make pleasant reading for Piastri - Norris is 12-4 ahead - on actual pace, there is not a lot to choose between them over one lap.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

When such provisions are included, participants may generally access non-Roth after-tax contributions and rollover contributions at any age without satisfying a qualifying event.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

She has made 11 appearances for Sweden and played in all six of their Women's World Cup qualifying matches this year.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Heather Watson and Harriet Dart will go head-to-head for a place in the US Open main draw as six British players made it through to the third and final qualifying round in New York.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

I knew I’d been doing well at the local tournaments, but I didn’t realize I was anywhere near qualifying status for JOs.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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