qualifying
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“It’s a truly excellent group of players. We got through a very tough qualifying phase, which I think helped polish the team,” said Mark Gleeson, a journalist specializing in African soccer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The money must be used for qualifying educational expenses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Visa restrictions have blocked residents from four qualifying nations from entering the U.S. and fear of immigration agents has discouraged fans of other countries from coming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Started strong, faded in qualifying but with the chaos could have ended up with points bar a penalty.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The Olympic trials track finals would be held in New York in July, and the Olympic committee would base its selection of competitors on a series of qualifying races.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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