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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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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

Associate members could be eligible to enter, but that is decided by the governing body of the contest on "a case-by-case basis", the rules state.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Under the provision, eligible workers can deduct up to $25,000 a year in qualified tips.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 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

Hopefully not Raizel, otherwise Mrs. Brenner might end up with another of her eligible bachelors vanishing into the night.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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