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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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Under the current national scheme, participating operators cap eligible single fares at £3, but participation is voluntary.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Andy Burnham has announced he is pausing a scheme which would have seen thousands of prisoners in England and Wales eligible to be released early.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The statement said Morales remains in “good standing,” a classification that makes him eligible for the new transition job.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The biggest hurdles to all eligible families receiving the free $1,000 may be either a lack of public awareness or bureaucratic hurdles, some researchers have said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

She wasn’t exactly a high school student but she was eligible to be one.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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