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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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As is the case with Fidelity and Schwab, customers for these three brokerages need to submit conditional offers or indications of interest to be eligible to receive an allocation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The 2023 fifth-round draft pick is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and he is eligible for an extension that could surpass the $120-million deal the Seattle Seahawks gave receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The screening committee said eligible men should be invited for a PSA blood test every two years between the ages of 45 and 61.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I suddenly realize that Russell will be eligible to play for our basketball team.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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