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ineligible

[in-el-i-juh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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Insurers have challenged about 40% of claims by providers as ineligible for arbitration under the no surprise law, usually because they involve elective procedures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Lamiroy also said he fears his Penzance-based bar and restaurant, 45 Queen Street, will not be considered a "pub" and so be ineligible under the terms of the support package.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

There is a separate contribution for children ineligible for the $1,000 that does have a loose deadline, however.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Although Wilber was granted parole, Homeland Security argued that his initial entry was still illegal, which would make him ineligible for bond.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

No one knows exactly how many people are excluded from public housing because of criminal records, or even the number of people with criminal records who would be ineligible if they applied.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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