eligible
Example Sentences
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If a governor opts out, families in the state won’t be eligible for these scholarships.
Of these, 63 were eligible to request a postponement due to local government reorganisation, and in January it was announced that 30 would be delayed.
From BBC
When a long-tenured employee’s position is eliminated, that employee may be eligible to bump out another employee with less seniority in a lower-position.
From Los Angeles Times
Smith arrived in Sri Lanka last week and is eligible for selection after the International Cricket Council approved his inclusion to complete Australia's 15-man squad.
From Barron's
Each eligible household can receive one energy-efficient cooking appliance, including an air fryer, along with access to free healthy cooking sessions.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.