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Recent Examples of disqualify
During the race, at certain points paddlers who can't reach the point within the race's time limits will be disqualified and asked to leave the river, the website said.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Marsh’s men won gold in 2023 at the World Championships, but were disqualified at the Paris Olympics following a head-scratching hand-off in the zone.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The legal rationale was that a Bar investigation could lead to suspension or disbarment, which would automatically disqualify them from office, a discipline reserved to the Legislature, governor and Judicial Qualifications Commission.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The fencing group updated its gender eligibility policy last week after facing months of criticism for disqualifying a female athlete who refused to compete against a biological male.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
Marsh’s men won gold in 2023 at the World Championships, but were disqualified at the Paris Olympics following a head-scratching hand-off in the zone.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The legal rationale was that a Bar investigation could lead to suspension or disbarment, which would automatically disqualify them from office, a discipline reserved to the Legislature, governor and Judicial Qualifications Commission.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
The fencing group updated its gender eligibility policy last week after facing months of criticism for disqualifying a female athlete who refused to compete against a biological male.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualify
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Unfortunately for the leagues, a little shoddy research on the part of some House interns doesn’t invalidate the HJC’s concerns.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Someone would have to successfully sue to invalidate the current map to begin the process sooner, according to state Sen. Michael Gianaris.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Maybe timber will play LB at times, against Salah could be a good option like when Tomi nullified him.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, Newsom sent the White House a letter last Monday threatening that if Trump does not tell Texas Republicans to halt their redistricting before an 8-day deadline expired, California would simply redraw their own maps in ways that nullify any GOP gains.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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The pich was seen as an anthropomorphic mother figure, so revered that it was forbidden to swear in her presence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now, a new state law has opened the multi-billion dollar artificial grass industry to what could be a big expansion, with lawmakers moving to forbid cities from banning fake grass in front yards.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Disqualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualify. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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