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Under the current national scheme, participating operators cap eligible single fares at £3, but participation is voluntary.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Andy Burnham has announced he is pausing a scheme which would have seen thousands of prisoners in England and Wales eligible to be released early.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The statement said Morales remains in “good standing,” a classification that makes him eligible for the new transition job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The biggest hurdles to all eligible families receiving the free $1,000 may be either a lack of public awareness or bureaucratic hurdles, some researchers have said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
She wasn’t exactly a high school student but she was eligible to be one.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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