eligible

Example Sentences

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Chubb “will act as the lead underwriter issuing policies for eligible vessels.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But since the group — which includes over 100 workers across legal, communications and residuals departments — has been on strike, they are no longer eligible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The 17-year-old was born in Singapore to an English father and a Japanese mother, and is eligible to represent both nations, as well as Portugal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Woods, who turned 50 in December, is now eligible for PGA Tour Champions, the senior tour, and the pressure to do so for ratings must be significant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Then the state high-school athletic association did exactly what it said it was going to do and ruled that Coach Gainer’s boys were not eligible to play in the state-championship game.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam