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The contest will count as a defence of Usyk's WBA 'Super' title and he would also lose his IBF belt if defeated, although Verhoeven is not eligible to win either championship.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"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
Any adult male citizen, that is, was eligible for the 6,000-strong jury pool.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
Vocabulary lists containing eligible
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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Tangerine
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