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Recent Examples of eligible
Video game casting will now be recognized as a membership qualification category by the Casting Society (CSA), allowing professionals in game casting to be eligible to apply for CSA membership.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
Another five who were deemed eligible for tocilizumab but didn’t get it and instead received only standard care died.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
School officials said if approved, the bond will also make the district eligible for state matching funds.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status, earn up to 5X points from Marriott Bonvoy® on eligible hotel purchases with the 50% Bonus Points on stays benefit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 June 2026
Another five who were deemed eligible for tocilizumab but didn’t get it and instead received only standard care died.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
School officials said if approved, the bond will also make the district eligible for state matching funds.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
With complimentary Marriott Bonvoy® Platinum Elite status, earn up to 5X points from Marriott Bonvoy® on eligible hotel purchases with the 50% Bonus Points on stays benefit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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Only hire qualified, line-clearing professionals to trim trees and other vegetation near power lines.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The senior from Spokane qualified for nationals in the javelin on his final throw of the NCAA West Regional with a distance of 236-7.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Passalacqua is almost too exquisite not to be able to be present for every moment of it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, said a larger nuclear deployment in Europe would require more dual-capable aircraft such as the F-35, which can carry both nuclear and conventional weapons.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Here’s hoping that’s not the case, because Arjona looks more than capable of taking out these glowing-eyed freaks all by herself.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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My brief time typing on the Aspire 18 AI left me with the impression of an unremarkable but perfectly competent typing feel.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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His Thursday op-ed, however, was written in response to an essay published by Tony Blair, in which the former British prime minister accused the Labour Party of risking the country’s future by prioritizing internal politics over economic growth and competent governance.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Things got bizarre leading up to the Division 2 final when Ganesha was prepared to only send backups to the game because its head coach and players were committed to traveling to Mississippi for a camp.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Modern consumers' expectations are changing too quickly, and those that aren't prepared to change will fall behind.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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