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Adjective
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Narbonne is ineligible for the playoffs in 2025. . .—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Trump signed an executive order to eliminate federal benefits for undocumented immigrants, but most of them are ineligible for such benefits already.—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But later, Georgia Judge Scott McAfee, who oversees the trial proceedings, invalidated that charge for other defendants in the case who did not plead guilty and challenged the count’s validity.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
4 Dec. 2024
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The arbitration award invalidated PRC claims to numerous features within the Philippines’ EEZ, including Scarborough Shoal.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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As Liv Morgan and Naomi prepared to start the match, Cargill stormed in, targeting Naomi with a vicious kick against the chamber wall, leaving her unable to compete.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Americans were frustrated by inflation and the cost of living, unable to reconcile their financial struggles with the Biden administration’s assurances that the economy was strong.—
Clifford Young,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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But outside linebacker Keir Thomas, called up from the practice squad prior to the game, was called for an offsides penalty that nullified the play.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
6 Jan. 2025
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The former Hart Trophy winner moved remarkably well, had a goal and two assists and made multiple physical and defensive plays that nullified injury concerns.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Child and Dependent Care Credit: Provides a credit for a percentage of expenses paid for the care of qualifying individuals, such as children under 13 or a spouse or dependent who is incapable of self-care, to enable the taxpayer to work or look for work.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The apartment belongs to Booth, who doesn’t work and seems incapable of holding down a job.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Entering 2025, the club responded during the January transfer window by replacing players unfit for Fabregas' tactical system with ten new signings, including Maxence Caqueret (Lyon), Assane Diao (Real Betis) and Barcelona loanee Alex Valle.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But both those cases were dismissed after he was found unfit to stand trial, said a spokeswoman for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone can file a petition in probate court in Florida seeking to declare an adult incompetent to handle their own affairs, though, typically, such petitions are submitted by family members worried their elderly relatives can no longer care for themselves.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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But Marshall can’t do it alone and teams up with his former high school lab partner Frances Applewhite (voiced by Emily Pendergast), who works for a sinking pharmaceutical company as the assistant to incompetent CEO Rick Kruger (voiced by executive producer Mike Judge).—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Disqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualified. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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