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Recent Examples of eligible
Now, his employees have to parse out what items are no longer eligible under the new SNAP regulations and separate them from what remains eligible.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Currently, attorneys convicted of capping can face suspension or probation, but are eligible to keep their license.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
On the incentives side, Ireland’s Section 481 scheme offers a tax credit of up to 32 percent on eligible Irish expenditure.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Currently, attorneys convicted of capping can face suspension or probation, but are eligible to keep their license.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
On the incentives side, Ireland’s Section 481 scheme offers a tax credit of up to 32 percent on eligible Irish expenditure.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Roughly 37% of taxpayers are eligible.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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Associations embroiled in contentious disputes should seek guidance from qualified attorneys and other professionals to help find negotiated resolutions.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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With qualified early withdrawals, rules and limits are set by the IRS, rather than by you or your employer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the past five months, the couple has only been able to communicate through jail calls.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even the most ardent of Notre Dame football fans would not be able to pick him out of a lineup, or name him.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For travelers who want something more capable than a tablet but still portable enough for life on the road, this ThinkPad checks a lot of boxes.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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The goal was to winnow 40 players down to 22, but also to build a cohesive unit capable of competing.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Having spent a decade in lower-skilled positions at Virco, including in shipping and receiving, Moss is excited to have this chance.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many of the region’s preschools operate on shoe-string budgets, serving largely low-income families who cannot afford the tuition hikes that would cover higher-skilled teachers or extra training.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, there is not necessarily any education competent.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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RoseMarie Terenzio, John’s hip and competent assistant, returns for a brief cameo, looking even more dowdy and ridiculous.—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The staff are well prepared to handle kids, from providing high-chairs to having lifeguards on duty at the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of prepared pan.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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