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Recent Examples of disqualification
That is not, and cannot, be the standard for judicial disqualification.
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Justin Williams, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
—AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the recent Olympic trials, a faulty exchange led to Myers' disqualification in the 1500.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The disqualification is a reminder that although taking your little one along on an athletic adventure can be appealing, some events just aren’t made for babies.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
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Justin Williams, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
—AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the recent Olympic trials, a faulty exchange led to Myers' disqualification in the 1500.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The disqualification is a reminder that although taking your little one along on an athletic adventure can be appealing, some events just aren’t made for babies.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualification
Noun
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Days later, Westcott attempted to rescind the deal, citing his mental incapacity.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
27 Nov. 2025
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The District Attorney’s Office said a finding of incompetency does not dismiss the case or result in a defendant’s release, and that proceedings will resume if Mock is later deemed competent.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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Although the Bobcats scored more points in the paint, their inability to stop the Eagles' forward on the interior led to excessive fouling.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tua’s inability to perform against the league’s top teams is a major drawback.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Early coverage of the war leaned on simplified frames, including Russian incompetence, imminent victory and decisive turning points.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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This ethic has been especially true in the renowned Sports section, which was killed in a Zoom announcement notable for its belly-wriggling cowardice and self-owning incompetence.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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But these songs are also honest, sometimes despite themselves, about the feelings of impotence associated with watching history play out on a screen.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those include epidural steroid injections for pain management, cervical fusion, diagnosis and treatment of impotence, and skin and tissue substitutes.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
16 Jan. 2026
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What started with fun poked at ineptitude of the Taliban and Afghan government takes a really dark turn.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who unsuccessfully ran against Newsom for governor in 2018, pointed to state spending on homelessness as an example of ineptitude.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump’s command of Congress owes to the incapability of many politicians to see beyond the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2026
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This oscillation between rage at one’s own powerlessness and fantasies of violence is the song’s motive force.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dead Man’s Wire demonstrates the ultimate powerlessness of both captor and captive.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualification. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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