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Recent Examples of qualifier
California Baptist makes its NCAA tournament debut in the final year of the Western Athletic Conference’s current format, giving the Lancers a storybook sendoff as the WAC’s last automatic qualifier in this era.
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Nosková overcame a spirited performance from qualifier Talia Gibson, winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to reach her second WTA 1000 semifinal.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Tour deCatur returns for its 24th year with race lengths ranging from a Tot Trot to a 5K that’s a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
—Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The Hawks escaped with a 43-42 win and earned the last automatic qualifier spot from the league.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Nosková overcame a spirited performance from qualifier Talia Gibson, winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to reach her second WTA 1000 semifinal.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Tour deCatur returns for its 24th year with race lengths ranging from a Tot Trot to a 5K that’s a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
—Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The Hawks escaped with a 43-42 win and earned the last automatic qualifier spot from the league.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifier
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In the first episode’s Elimination Challenge‚ which was focused on North Carolina’s state vegetable, sweet potatoes — Cochran cooked up a pork loin in the kitchen at La Belle Helene that wasn’t quite cooked through, landing her in the bottom three competitors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The criticism has only grown louder during the build to WrestleMania 42, with her feud against Ripley drawing significant attention due to the level of both competitors involved.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Free entry; unlimited inflatables wristbands and activity cards cost $8 at city community centers and at the event.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Interactions between local ranchers and border entrants can go awry.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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By entering, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and warrant and represent that their entry is their original work.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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During the call, the producers reminded the contestants that they are bound by their one-year contracts.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Martinez entered our lives back in 2012 as a contestant on season 3 of The Voice.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stand With Crypto, the advocacy group that helped shepherd pro-cryptocurrency candidates into Congress last election cycle, is making its first foray into this year’s midterms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are 10 candidates in the contest, eight Democrats and two Republicans.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from Italian stracciatella and Chinese egg drop soups, two of my all-time favorites, the broth is lightly seasoned, then bolstered with leafy greens and gingery egg ribbons.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fan favorites include a Teriyaki Chicken bowl with avocado and brussel sprouts and the Spicy Korean Steak bowl with bok choy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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The goal is to generate a manageable but strong pool of applicants, not an overwhelming volume that slows you down.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest rate.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Following the new Grand Sport’s surprise appearance at the recent 12 Hours of Sebring, the Corvette team has officially unveiled a pair of podium contenders for its famously loyal fans.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Three of the top four contenders in the Daily Racing Form’s top 20 ranking of Kentucky Derby hopefuls are entered for Saturday’s 1 1/8-mile race at Gulfstream.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Qualifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifier. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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