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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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Before the six months are out, another 78% of shares will become eligible for sale.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"If I get cancer tomorrow, I can refuse treatment and be eligible for MAID," she said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

California also allows Medicaid dollars to subsidize activities “that support an eligible member’s inclusion in the community,” including sports club fees, gym memberships, bicycles, scooters, music and art lessons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Borrowers are eligible for three repayment plans: standard, graduated and extended.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

With your current score, you aren’t eligible to purchase chicks from Redwood Farm Supply.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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