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Recent Examples of disqualify
Authorities noted that Joyce is a felon with a criminal history that includes state convictions for drug, larceny and burglary charges, which disqualify him from having guns or ammunition.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Defense attorney Eugene Ohm said the defense likely would seek to disqualify Pirro’s entire office from involvement in the case.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The nine-page motion to disqualify, filed on Thursday, argues that Pirro, along with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other unnamed DOJ officials, have a conflict of interest that should bar them from participation in prosecuting Cole Allen.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The ruling came after defense lawyers sought to disqualify Rosen and his staff from retrying felony vandalism and conspiracy charges, after the first trial ended in February with a jury deadlocked 9-3 and 8-4 in favor of conviction for the respective counts.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Defense attorney Eugene Ohm said the defense likely would seek to disqualify Pirro’s entire office from involvement in the case.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The nine-page motion to disqualify, filed on Thursday, argues that Pirro, along with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other unnamed DOJ officials, have a conflict of interest that should bar them from participation in prosecuting Cole Allen.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The ruling came after defense lawyers sought to disqualify Rosen and his staff from retrying felony vandalism and conspiracy charges, after the first trial ended in February with a jury deadlocked 9-3 and 8-4 in favor of conviction for the respective counts.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualify
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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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There were rumblings Saturday night of a push to invalidate the results altogether, though the state party ultimately upheld the endorsement while giving candidates a pass to move forward despite pledges.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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That nullified a fine performance by Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who allowed one run on three hits and three walks in six innings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Led by Jalen Brunson’s 30 points and a strong defensive effort from Josh Hart, the team nullified Victor Wembanyama’s 26-and-12 effort in front of a crowd that featured a vocal Knicks contingent.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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In a post-Soviet country restricted by state controls which forbade some basic human rights, as recently as 2013 they were still being told how to behave during their nation’s football matches.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Variety took a trip to Solomeo to meet with Cucinelli and visit his headquarters, where employees are treated like family and overtime is forbidden.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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“Disqualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualify. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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