qualifying spot

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A position or place in a major competition that is earned through preliminary events.

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  • The team fought hard to secure a qualifying spot in the championship.
  • Only the top three contenders earned a qualifying spot for the final round.
  • She missed out on a qualifying spot by a fraction of a second.
  • Winning this match guarantees a qualifying spot in the Olympics.
  • The athlete trained rigorously to claim a coveted qualifying spot.
  • Despite their efforts, they failed to clinch a qualifying spot this season.
  • A strong performance here could lead to a qualifying spot in the international tournament.
  • With two games left, the club is still battling for a qualifying spot in the play-offs.
  • Many smaller nations are vying for a qualifying spot in the World Cup.
  • They celebrated wildly after securing their qualifying spot against tough competition.