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Recent Examples of qualifier
In late March, catch the world's best equestrian jumping athletes at the Longines League of Nations qualifier, where top riders compete for large prize winnings.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Lackey, a four-time state qualifier on floor, advanced to the finals in that event for the third consecutive year.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Olympic skiing star Eileen Gu suffered a gnarly fall during the women's halfpipe qualifier on Thursday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
One early qualifier, Cincinnati native Quinn Dehlinger, qualified for Milan Cortina but will miss the Games due to a knee injury.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Lackey, a four-time state qualifier on floor, advanced to the finals in that event for the third consecutive year.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Olympic skiing star Eileen Gu suffered a gnarly fall during the women's halfpipe qualifier on Thursday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
One early qualifier, Cincinnati native Quinn Dehlinger, qualified for Milan Cortina but will miss the Games due to a knee injury.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifier
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The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Starz launched in 1994 as a premium cable channel that was positioned as a competitor to the likes of Showtime and HBO Max.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The anti-Zionist group Kufiyas in Buchenwald announced a demonstration at Buchenwald on April 11, the anniversary of its liberation, in protest against a German court’s decision that the site could refuse entry to visitors who wear a Palestinian keffiyeh.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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One likened it to a real-life Rotisserie League, costing him a mere $1 million entry fee.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Today, entrants must brush up on the formal definitions of substance use disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and familiarize themselves with classification criteria specified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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With an overall average time of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 28 seconds, Reed placed first among 16 women competing in the World Marathon Challenge, which celebrated its ninth edition this year with more than 50 total entrants.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Iditarod contestants, they are allowed outside help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The very first episode of ANTM subjected the contestants to on-camera Brazilian bikini waxes and then sent them up to a Manhattan roof terrace to pose in swimwear in frigid weather.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even with concerns about the party’s approach, the race features viable top-tier candidates with distinct profiles and accomplishments, including several with national profiles and substantial fundraising capacity.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Independent candidate Seth Bodnar entered the race on Wednesday; Democrats will have to decide whether to back him.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trump carried the district by a wide margin in the 2024 presidential election, making the GOP the heavy favorite to retain the seat.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fortner, 27, will be considered the favorite for the starting center job entering the remainder of the offseason.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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For the positions that do get applicants, school leaders often say less than half of their candidates have the proper qualifications.—
Mark Batinick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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But since 79% of applicants are already in private school, the extent of the impact on public school funding may be limited.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Old World Meatball sandwich was another strong contender.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors are thus persisting in the oddest of spots between the tankers and the contenders during the playoff push.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifier. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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