As a firm they handled cases for clients who could not qualify for government grants despite moderate incomes.

He said he had managed to qualify for the Games despite no lottery support, kit deal or any kind of endorsements.

The team posted a 38-44 record in its second season (1975-76), but did not qualify for postseason play, despite the dramatic improvement.

Migault qualified at the end of the field despite some engine troubles.

The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs despite a sub-.500 season.

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In China, he only managed to qualify 18th despite his teammate getting through to Q3.

The Knights qualified automatically as winners of the Northeast Conference, despite a 6-10-1 record.

"It's a weird feeling," Pennington said of qualifying for the playoffs despite the loss.

They beat Almaty 4-3 on aggregate in the 1st qualifying round despite a 2-0 defeat in the first leg.