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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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"Anybody in this country is eligible to apply if they believe they were a victim of weaponization," Blanche said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Local, state and tribal agencies will be able to apply for 75% reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The difference shapes how much time Sharifullah could spend behind bars — the more serious charge was eligible for a life sentence.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

California also allows Medicaid dollars to subsidize activities “that support an eligible member’s inclusion in the community,” including sports club fees, gym memberships, bicycles, scooters, music and art lessons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

At fifteen, I would have been sort of eligible to play, though no one really enforced the rules.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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