Example Sentences

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Four teams — Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan — are making their World Cup debuts, and it’s unlikely any would have qualified under the old format.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Which Premier League clubs have qualified for Europe?

From BBC • May 24, 2026

An additional 1 million people who would previously have qualified for waivers from time limits are projected to be removed from the program.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Fourteen Angelenos have qualified to run for mayor, including incumbent Karen Bass, City Councilmember Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“Yeah, right. But she wouldn’t have qualified for finals anyway.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen