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[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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Also, could enrolling in college courses make her eligible for a student health-insurance plan that would be more affordable?

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

St. John Bosco is starting the season without its two prized transfer students, offensive tackle Elisha Mueller and defensive back Kingston Fatu, who will will be eligible on Sept. 28.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Many students are eligible for a maintenance loan, which can help with the cost of accommodation, but the average annual price of a room on campus is increasing much faster, according to some student unions.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The report says the Census Bureau matched the Data-Clear voter files with federal immigration records to determine if people were citizens and eligible to vote.

From Salon Aug. 21, 2026

They would become debutantes, where they would come out to society their senior year in high school as eligible to date and eventually marry.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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