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as in modifies
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 prepares
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 entitles
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in enables
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 qualifies
In another panel, a panelist inaccurately described what qualifies as a stakeholder in the EU.
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Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Here’s a rundown on who qualifies for a test-free renewal and the hoops seniors still need to jump through.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Here’s a rundown on who qualifies for a test-free renewal and the hoops seniors still need to jump through.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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The oil tanker ‘Devon’ prepares to transfer crude oil from Kharg Island oil terminal to India in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on March 23, 2018.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Wilson prepares to hit a shot from Ross Whittaker and Christopher Haworth during the first round of the Pro Mens Doubles at the 2023 BioFreeze USA Pickleball National Championships held at the Brookhaven Country Club on November 8, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Basics of Agents An agent is a composite and autonomous application that enables humans and AI to collaborate to complete a task.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, Salesforce and other technology providers have a low-click/no-code approach that enables companies to leverage AI tools without major investments in development.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As for the paper output tray, Brother equips the HL-L3295CDW with an appropriate 150-sheet capacity.David English, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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Ruth’s House is a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children and build their own futures.Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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The law authorizes energy regulators to require refineries to maintain a certain level of fuel on hand.L'Oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024
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The law authorizes a president to seek a court order for an 80-day cooling-off period for companies and unions to try to resolve their differences.Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Autonomy empowers employees to take ownership of their tasks, which boosts both confidence and happiness.Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Later this year, Moth Quantum plans to release an open-source toolkit that empowers musicians to create audio effects plug-ins powered by quantum computing.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Qualifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualifies. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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