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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 for those who argue that the Giants players were attempting to nullify an important act of inclusion, the words of the former Blue Jays star won’t carry much weight.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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There are some who believe that the crisis could have been nullified had the BBC acted more quickly.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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King had been allowed to return to work on the condition that he was forbidden to contact any employees who are witnesses in the criminal case, according to the court’s order.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Commodities law, which covers prediction markets, also forbids deceptive and misleading practices.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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“Disqualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualify. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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