- present participle of qualify.
qualifying
Example Sentences
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The union is expected to be certified after a 30-day waiting period, as long as no other qualifying organization emerges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
"We do know, as I've mentioned before, that this is a significant, I guess, ramping up period for air services in terms of recruiting, training, and qualifying air traffic controllers," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A separate provision of the Protect College Sports Act would extend antitrust exemption to schools that collectively sell their media rights through a qualifying entity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Working with its partners, ESA was responsible for developing and qualifying the Ariane 5 adaptations needed for the Webb mission and for procuring the launch service from Arianespace.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
With motivation like that, you can bet I hit all my routines at the Region 3 Championships that spring, placing first on floor and second all-around, and qualifying for Westerns.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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