eligible
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Before the six months are out, another 78% of shares will become eligible for sale.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Borrowers are eligible for three repayment plans: standard, graduated and extended.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Until recently, foreign nationals were only eligible to stand for election to Holyrood if they had indefinite leave to remain - an immigration status allowing them to live and work in the UK in perpetuity.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The 4,000 or so students whose schools are closing are eligible for the scholarships, worth $8,000 a year through high school graduation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Any adult male citizen, that is, was eligible for the 6,000-strong jury pool.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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