as in to invalidate
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Recent Examples of disqualify
Any misses disqualify a volunteer from selection.
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Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
But today, the SBA would disqualify Tsuchitani from its loan program because of a new policy.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
His unwavering fealty to the president and destruction of institutional norms should disqualify him from leading the only agency with its foundation -- foundational virtue in its name.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify a potential winner based on the results of such background check if Sponsor determines in its sole discretion that selecting such potential finalist might reflect negatively on the Sponsor.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
But today, the SBA would disqualify Tsuchitani from its loan program because of a new policy.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
His unwavering fealty to the president and destruction of institutional norms should disqualify him from leading the only agency with its foundation -- foundational virtue in its name.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify a potential winner based on the results of such background check if Sponsor determines in its sole discretion that selecting such potential finalist might reflect negatively on the Sponsor.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualify
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On June 8, a federal judge invalidated the White House's $100,000 fee policy in response to a lawsuit brought by 20 states.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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With regard to the current Section 301 probe and the potential of levying stickier double-digit duties than those invalidated by the Supreme Court earlier this year, the USTR is due to make a decision by mid-July’s deadline.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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But, to be eligible for a green card, her deportation case would have to be reopened in immigration court so her removal order is nullified.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The Monaco forward had two clinical finishes and one near-goal that was nullified for offside.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The main entrance is sealed by a forbidding steel gate, pierced only by a peephole through which the durwans can scrutinize would-be visitors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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When the company launched Fox One, its new subscription streaming service aimed at cord cutters, Murdoch forbid the company from promoting the outlet to traditional TV audiences, a bid to ensure the new platform wouldn’t upset its relationships with cable and video distributors.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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“Disqualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualify. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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