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Recent Examples of eligible
Except for those limitations, the Army is arranging to return those eligible for demobilization as quickly as possible.
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Milei, elected in 2023, is eligible to run for a second term under Argentina’s constitution.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Resident and nonresident anglers of any age are eligible to participate.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Borrowers who were caught in a RIF may also be eligible for an Unemployment Deferment.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Milei, elected in 2023, is eligible to run for a second term under Argentina’s constitution.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Resident and nonresident anglers of any age are eligible to participate.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2025
Borrowers who were caught in a RIF may also be eligible for an Unemployment Deferment.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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The enhanced tax credits meant families like the Galls qualified.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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The short has already qualified for Academy Award consideration and will begin its official Oscar campaign this season.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And to this day, no one can properly articulate how Tim Tebow was able to suspend belief for two months in 2012.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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While shares were able to make up ground on Friday, the stock ended the week down more than 5%.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Snell is capable of shutting down any lineup at any time.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Inversion's answer to this is based on its reusable Arc orbital reentry vehicle, which is an aerodynamic capsule capable of carrying up to 500 lb (225 kg) of cargo.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Approximately 90 percent of formalwear garments are manufactured in Asia, including in China, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Myanmar and other countries that have the skilled labor and infrastructure needed to produce them.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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If your Wi-Fi is protected by a weak password or uses outdated encryption, a skilled attacker might gain access without ever stepping inside your house.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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An elder-care assistant needs a verifiable history of respectful, competent service.—
Jan Liphardt,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Passing them will ensure that my son, and thousands of others like him, have access to competent and inclusive health care.—
Maura Sullivan,
Boston Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Working quickly, run a knife around edges to loosen cake; invert onto prepared towel.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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