Sentence examples for scant qualification from inspiring English sources

Shortly after his inauguration in January 2002, Mr. McGreevey appointed Mr. Cipel as his homeland security adviser, and his scant qualification for the job brought a barrage of critical media coverage and persistent -- but uncorroborated -- rumors that Mr. Cipel and Mr. McGreevey might be involved in an intimate personal relationship.

But ethics experts say the case is all the more striking when the relatives, like Tony and Daniel Thompson, have scant qualifications other than their family ties.

With scant qualifications beyond his theological training, Magid had to find work.

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker's brief tenure has unleashed a torrent of criticism and legal challenges over his scant qualifications, checkered resume, and outspoken attacks on Mueller.

William C. Friday, a politically deft lawyer who, with scant scholarly qualifications, steered the University of North Carolina through three decades of tumultuous growth and helped scale back federal desegregation demands, died on Friday at his home in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Her qualifications, however, are scant and depend more on the attentions of a senior journalist and the chic cinched button down dress and white gloves and pumps she wears to the office than a long CV.

Further education funding prioritises lower-level skills and qualifications, which is of scant value to the over-25s.

Mr. Schwarzenegger, whose qualifications for running California are almost as scant as Mr. Sharpton's for running the country, is agreeing to only one debate -- where the questions are made available in advance.