qualifiers

The Ospreys 'Alun Wyn Jones argues that qualifiers from a competitive pool become more battle-hardened – "Hopefully it is going to be our time soon ... once we get to a semi-final anything can happen" – and this is the year to prove it.

Heineken Cup: Welsh giants the best bet to stop the French juggernaut Robert Kitson 2010

But there is no compensation for players who take part continental championships outside Europe or in qualifiers and exhibition games, such as those in which Messrs. Robben and van Bommel were injured.

Bayern Munich versus The Netherlands Jonathan Clegg 2010

They are 4-0 against Guatemala in qualifiers at home.

United States beats Guatemala 1-0 in World Cup qualifier 2008

Behe puts certain qualifiers: other mutations in some other proteins are thought to contribute to chloroquine resistance

Behe Responds 2007

Behe puts certain qualifiers: other mutations in some other proteins are thought to contribute to chloroquine resistance

Behe Responds 2007

Shot put: Nelson gold, Christian Cantwell fifth (had top throw in qualifiers), John Godina eliminated in qualifiers

USATODAY.com - Athlete of the Week Nelson finds gold at last 2005

The smallest leagues place teams in qualifiers for the UEFA Cup, which serve as an annual reminder that even countries as small as Andorra and the Faroe

USATODAY.com - Competition guide: Europe 2003

Brian Henninger's 11-under-par 131 total led the 29 qualifiers from the Memphis sectional for the U.S.

USATODAY.com - Two former champions fail to qualify at Memphis 2001

At Purchase, N.Y. Tim Petrovic had a 138 total to lead five qualifiers from the Old Oaks Country Club and Century Country Club.

USATODAY.com - Two former champions fail to qualify at Memphis 2001

Of course I didn’t mean to suggest that dropping qualifiers is a substitute for providing support or evidence, my point was merely a rhetorical one.

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