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Recent Examples of qualifier
Then there are weasel words, which employ vague qualifiers that dodge firm statements.
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IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Along the way, Murillo earned his first cap for Brazil, in a World Cup qualifier against Argentina.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The national championship guarantees Halladay-Lowry a spot at the World Championships, where the former Idaho standout leads a young American team as a first-time qualifier.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Baffert is sending out brilliant fillies Seismic Beauty and Nothing Like You and mare Richi in his bid to win a third straight Clement Hirsch Stakes — a $400,000, win-and-you’re-in automatic qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Del Mar this fall.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2025
Along the way, Murillo earned his first cap for Brazil, in a World Cup qualifier against Argentina.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The national championship guarantees Halladay-Lowry a spot at the World Championships, where the former Idaho standout leads a young American team as a first-time qualifier.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Baffert is sending out brilliant fillies Seismic Beauty and Nothing Like You and mare Richi in his bid to win a third straight Clement Hirsch Stakes — a $400,000, win-and-you’re-in automatic qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Del Mar this fall.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifier
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But on Friday, after losing in straight sets to Alcaraz, having done so to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic, the archest of arch-competitors, effectively hoisted the white flag.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meeting other competitors from across the country and hearing their stories has given Parker a deeper appreciation for our country.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Everyone will pass through metal detectors upon entry.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Approved shipments receive an official inspection mark, allowing legal entry into the U.S. marketplace.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Several experts made mention of the latter point, telling Newsweek that graduates may be less of an exception than a sign of a widespread employment difficulties, which historically fall hardest on the newer entrants trying to get a foothold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Curiously, just seven of the entrants had won their domestic league title the previous season.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the competition was delayed a week after one of the contestants was fatally mauled by a rival bear with the attack seen on the live webcams.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Also notable among the contestants were Aleida Josefa Pérez from Chinandega, chosen as Miss Elegance; Nahomy Hill from South Caribbean Coast, who was awarded Best Body; Massiel Cordoba from Masaya was Miss Popularity; and Yarimeth Gutiérrez from Nueva Segovia won Miss Congeniality.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jim Walden, independent candidate for New York City mayor, on Tuesday dropped out of the race while calling on other hopefuls to get behind the second-most popular choice in an effort to defeat New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The candidate attends a one-week selection process and a 10-week training program.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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An eye-catching deadline day move for Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis was not enough to change Burnley’s appraisal as favorites to go straight back down.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also featured on Starbucks' fall menu are returning favorites such as the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the applicant is on a 24-month extension, add 60 days to this figure for a total of 150 days of being unemployed and remaining compliant.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The five prompts explore how applicants’ backgrounds could add to a diversity of perspectives on campus.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Now, the Cowboys have to watch him potentially turn the Packers into a budding Super Bowl contender for the foreseeable future.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s left Venice as the de facto launching pad for major Oscar contenders from Netflix, an enviable position given that the streamer has continued to shell out big bucks to A-list auteurs in its quest to finally land a best picture statuette.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifier. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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