qualify
verb (used with object)
to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent.
are qualifying
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present progressiveof qualify.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Answer: HSAs offer a rare triple tax benefit: Contributions are deductible, the money grows tax deferred and withdrawals can be tax free if there are qualifying medical expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024
“We are qualifying extremely well this year and we’ll take it.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
There are qualifying rounds for the women’s 100m, 800m and 5,000m.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 29, 2021
‘For a number of reasons, I have decided not to attend the December 19th ‘debate’ — regardless of whether or not there are qualifying polls,’ Gabbard tweeted.
From Fox News ● Dec. 10, 2019
You are qualifying yourself for one of the first literary professions — and it is one of the greatest matters of joy to me to think that you are.
From Hills of the Shatemuc by Susan Warner
