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Recent Examples of eligible
In April, the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA), which is charged with protecting taxpayer rights, published a detailed blog post estimating that tens of millions of taxpayers may be eligible for significant refunds because of the Kwong ruling.
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Shlomo Halberstam, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
One was star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is now eligible for a contract extension.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Under the age expansion, about 14 million people are now eligible for ABLE accounts, according to data compiled by ISS Market Intelligence researcher Paul Curley.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Since 2023, Medicare beneficiaries who use insulin or have a history of hypoglycemia have been eligible.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Shlomo Halberstam, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
One was star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is now eligible for a contract extension.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Under the age expansion, about 14 million people are now eligible for ABLE accounts, according to data compiled by ISS Market Intelligence researcher Paul Curley.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Since 2023, Medicare beneficiaries who use insulin or have a history of hypoglycemia have been eligible.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
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Contributions will begin on July 4, and beneficiaries can withdraw up to 50% of the account balance by age 18, with additional access at age 25 for qualified purposes, such as small business loans and higher education expenses.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Police were able to connect Brogdon with the shooting death of Hosic, who was 38, after neighbors who witnessed the shooting all claimed to have seen Brogdon's recognizable orange Camaro in the driveway at the time of the shooting, per CBS Detroit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Roberts said after the game that Muncy was available if Rojas hadn’t been able to continue on after getting hit on the right foot.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Williamson is capable of carrying a larger ball-handling load and directing an offense when needed.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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Moorman observes that organizations also increasingly seek external partners capable of combining specialized expertise, scalable delivery, and advanced technologies to support long-term operational value.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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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
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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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Connecticut, in the midst of its final season in the Northeast, has looked like a team that is already prepared to take up residence in Houston as the reborn Comets in 2027.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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In the labor market, the Boomers crowded out opportunity for 40 years and are now leaving a workforce ill-prepared to replace them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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