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Recent Examples of eligible
Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Kids born in California after June 30, 2022, are eligible for scholarships worth up to $175.
—Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
State law generally requires an initial medical exam within 14 days of the crash to stay eligible for no-fault coverage.
—Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
In other words, these episodes are not currently eligible.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Kids born in California after June 30, 2022, are eligible for scholarships worth up to $175.
—Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
State law generally requires an initial medical exam within 14 days of the crash to stay eligible for no-fault coverage.
—Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
In other words, these episodes are not currently eligible.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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Tarkanian’s last four 49er teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament and his 1971 team came within inches of the Final Four, losing to UCLA, 57-55.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For example, regular brokerage accounts, savings accounts and other investment vehicles that are not considered qualified retirement plans will generally not receive the same bankruptcy exemptions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In that time, he's never been able to see the fish swimming near the shores of the San Joaquin Delta, until now.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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That is, being able to follow—and if necessary re-trace—all the steps that an AI or agentic AI system took in performing a particular task.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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At May Mobility, Olson said that involves installing systems in autonomous cars that are capable of simulating and assessing various scenarios simultaneously and choosing the best option.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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The long-range bomber, which has flown regularly since 1955, is capable of carrying up to 35 tons of munitions and can fly more than 8,000 miles without aerial refueling.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.—
Sydni Ellis,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Expect Samsung to shave a few points of performance from everything to leave a competent premium feel, but at a lower sticker price.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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If he is later found competent, the federal case could resume.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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In a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom said the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Keep track of fires and be prepared to leave.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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