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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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Yet he will be a replay official in this World Cup, the first one he was eligible to work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Newborn children: Children born between 2025 and 2028 are eligible for the $1,000 from the government.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

In May 2026, the UK National Screening Committee said that only a small group of high-risk men should be eligible for regular testing for prostate cancer.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

If your child is eligible for the $1,000, opening an account is a no-brainer, advisors say.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Don’t worry, aapa. Maya is quite the catch. I’m sure she will have no problem finding eligible suitors when the time comes.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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