eligible
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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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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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