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Recent Examples of eligible
For investors looking for more flexible real estate options, Mauritius offers a list of residency-by-real-estate-investment programs, including the option to obtain a residence permit by purchasing an eligible property for at least $375,000.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
At that point, Netflix did not even have the capability to host an event that could be eligible for the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category at the Emmys.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
And Morse would be eligible for the position by then.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
As of early April, the CBP said importers had completed the necessary steps to get refunds totaling $127 billion, or more than three-quarters of the total eligible to be refunded.
—Timothy Aeppel, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
At that point, Netflix did not even have the capability to host an event that could be eligible for the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category at the Emmys.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
And Morse would be eligible for the position by then.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
As of early April, the CBP said importers had completed the necessary steps to get refunds totaling $127 billion, or more than three-quarters of the total eligible to be refunded.
—Timothy Aeppel, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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The dAS10 aircraft, which is registered in the French civil aviation register as F-DCCH, is qualified under France’s UAS regulatory framework.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Universal pre-K programs, reading interventions at Grade 3, free tuition at community colleges and technical schools for qualified students.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Detroit allowed Cleveland to sprint to a 22-0 run to start the second half that took the Cavaliers from a four-point halftime deficit to an 18-point lead the Pistons were never able to overcome.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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When Florida needs a federal program or federal funding for something, how will a state delegation with so little influence be able to convince the rest of the House Democrats?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Djed Spence and Tino Livramento have the advantage over Alexander-Arnold in being able to play on both sides of the back four, but the Real Madrid man is a wildcard capable of special moments.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The light triggered a chemical rearrangement inside the crystal, reshaping its internal architecture and creating tiny cavities capable of trapping water molecules from the air.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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In these situations, even highly skilled engineers spend more time managing complexity rather than delivering value.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Production infrastructure and skilled crew have kept up the pace too, Olguin says.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Strangely, the process of getting my daughter more comfortable with food has made her, at just under seven years old, pretty competent in the kitchen.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Thorough and competent oversight is essential to ensure charter schools succeed in their mission of serving students, and this includes reviewing fiscal solvency, enrollment patterns, student success data, governance matters and instructional programs provided.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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His Jim Crow traveling kit kept him prepared for anything the Jim Crow car threw at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Amon is prepared to bet the farm to stay ahead.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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