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as in to modify
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing
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as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting
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as in to entitle
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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Recent Examples of qualify
To qualify as a Cincinnati Top Workplace, employees evaluate their workplace using a short 25-question survey that takes about 5 minutes to complete.
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The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
That is an important factor when qualifying for a mortgage.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Beyond the campaign, Republicans have taken umbrage with Biden administration guidance issued in February that says nonpartisan get-out-the-vote efforts qualify for federal work-study, a government program that helps lower-income college students pay tuition and fees with part-time jobs.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Kessler said the state's Historic Preservation Division determined that the building qualifies to be individually included on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
That is an important factor when qualifying for a mortgage.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Beyond the campaign, Republicans have taken umbrage with Biden administration guidance issued in February that says nonpartisan get-out-the-vote efforts qualify for federal work-study, a government program that helps lower-income college students pay tuition and fees with part-time jobs.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Kessler said the state's Historic Preservation Division determined that the building qualifies to be individually included on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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The tool can modify sentences or longer sections of text to shorten or lengthen the word count, change the tone, or format it in a different way.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This research could help resolve long-standing questions about how close encounters with planets can modify asteroid surfaces, potentially advancing our understanding of solar system dynamics and asteroid evolution.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In a nighttime video, a group of men is seen blocking traffic on a highway and slicking the roadway to prepare for the race.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Failure to make disclosures required under Minnesota law that require the veteran to acknowledge that they are entitled to free assistance with their benefits.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Topline Voters are entitled to certain rights on Election Day as some states offer same-day registration and require employers to provide time off of work to vote, while other behaviors, like wearing political merchandise and engaging in voter intimidation, are prohibited by law.Conor Murray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This also enables her husband to work, too, but there’s a catch (at least in OP’s mind).Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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Open models also enable greater transparency and accountability.Tharin Pillay, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are also more-than-adequate storage spaces in the large center console annd all four doors. CHANGE: The ride quality The ride quality is a little harsher in the Sorento than in some of its competitors, especially with the 20-inch wheels and lower profile tires the tester came equipped with.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Building New Skills and Professional Growth Engaging in different types of work allows for the development of a diverse skill set, which can make an employee more marketable and better equipped for career advancement.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unity Bancorp authorized a new repurchase plan for up to 500,000 shares.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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That would authorize him to detain and deport noncitizens in the United States older than 14.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
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Smith, 94, had hoped to re-establish housing policies that empowered environmental groups and local government following the development of People’s Park in Berkeley.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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