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Recent Examples of eligible
Children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 are eligible for a $1,000 seed investment from the Treasury Department, with accounts opening for additional deposits on July 4—the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Larsson becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Heat starting on July 6, and the window to sign an extension remains open until June 30, 2027.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Yes, college players would be eligible to be drafted one year earlier, as sophomores instead of as juniors.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The bank said workers will be eligible for severance pay and will receive assistance finding other positions within the company or through outplacement services.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Larsson becomes eligible to sign an extension with the Heat starting on July 6, and the window to sign an extension remains open until June 30, 2027.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Yes, college players would be eligible to be drafted one year earlier, as sophomores instead of as juniors.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The bank said workers will be eligible for severance pay and will receive assistance finding other positions within the company or through outplacement services.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
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The proposal targets universities that, in the two most recent academic years, didn’t admit all academically qualified applicants.
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According to officials, Releford lied about his criminal history, education, and professional qualifications to become a judge, despite not having a nursing degree or being qualified to practice in Georgia.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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And why hitters are still able to be successful when facing an average fastball velocity that's steadily increased year-over-year.
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The lower the number, the brighter the object, with the human eye capable of spotting targets down to a magnitude of +6 from a dark sky location.
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The plebeians have plenty to be furious about, but their representatives, skilled at turning a crowd into a mob, seem hellbent on shoring up their own influence.
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It is stored in plain text in RAM and can theoretically be accessed by administrators, cloud operators, hypervisors, or highly skilled attackers through malware, insider threats, or side-channel attacks.
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The productivity of small, competent teams is all too well known—the question is, how can larger teams do the same?
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Later on, the easygoing, all-day menu caters to any cravings, from caviar and oysters to a casual croque monsieur, or competent steak tartare.
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If the same scenario plays out again, the Jazz seem prepared to repeat their own decisions and deal with any uncomfortable dynamics later.
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Forecasters are urging Georgians to monitor the latest forecasts, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and be prepared to seek shelter if severe weather warnings are issued.
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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