qualify
verb (used with object)
to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge, credentials, etc.; make competent.
had qualified
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past perfectof qualify.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Before 1994, the U.S. had qualified for the World Cup once in four decades; it has missed the tournament just once in the 32 years since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Even if Wales had qualified, the fact he had not played any football for seven months made that an unrealistic aim.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
And the sheriff had qualified immunity from the malicious prosecution claim because at the time Gonzalez was arrested, the 5th U.S.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
Iran’s men’s national team had qualified to compete at the soccer tournament, which will take place this June and July in the U.S.,
From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026
I had qualified for my first Pan American Games in 2011, held in Guadalajara, Mexico, and captured the gold medal along with my teammates.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
