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Recent Examples of disqualification
His subsequent disqualification, however, tarnished the Olympic Games’ blue riband event and was one of the biggest news stories in the world in the summer of ’88.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Any violation of these rules may, at Sponsor’s discretion, result in disqualification.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
With less than two minutes to go, Copper was called for her sixth foul and let Gulbeyan know her displeasure, resulting in a technical foul along with her disqualification.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Any violation of these rules may, at Sponsor’s discretion, result in disqualification.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
With less than two minutes to go, Copper was called for her sixth foul and let Gulbeyan know her displeasure, resulting in a technical foul along with her disqualification.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualification
Noun
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As the world becomes ever more complex, apparently the list of individual incapacities has grown.—
Jim Nowlan,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The executives have chuckled at the team’s seeming complacency and incapacity for change, which culminated in a 43-119 record in 2025, a finish that put the club on par with the 2024 Chicago White Sox and 1962 New York Mets in terms of futility.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that data suggests incompetency in the sporting director role.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The National Geographic series dives into footage and narratives from officials leading the disaster response at the time, revealing incompetencies and false information from the media that cost locals their lives.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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That’s another example of this team’s inability to win on the margins.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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If there's been one issue for the Jets over the past few decades, it's been their inability to find a franchise quarterback.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because of such incompetence, the city’s finances are a disaster and unsustainable, which will ultimately lead to bankruptcy without prompt action.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Still, at least Geralt has Jaskier, whose incompetence is a regular problem but whose loyalty is unquestionable.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Both stated that the caller had spoken to a doctor about a curable virus that could cause impotence if not treated.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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The new procedures that will have AI determine their prior authorization decisions include nerve stimulation, steroid injections for pain management, cervical fusion, knee surgery, impotence treatment and some skin substitutes.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Dec. 2025
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Wilks was fired before the end of the season as his unit reached historic levels of ineptitude — and went a full 17 games without an interception.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Dolphins’ ineptitude has accelerated since 2009, when Ross took ownership of the organization.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Would-be autocrats create environments of fear and powerlessness, using intimidation, overwhelming force or political and legal attacks, and other coercive tactics to force acquiescence and chill democratic pushback.—
Shelley Inglis,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2025
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This grim reality evokes a sense of sorrow and powerlessness among women in Paina Bujurg.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualification. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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