eligible
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He said they’re moving so he can be immediately eligible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
If your spouse or ex-spouse retires before you do, you may be eligible to collect spousal benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Nationwide about 52 million students are eligible for the scholarships, or more than 90% of the K-12 population, according to a recent study from Patrick Graff of the American Federation for Children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Under changes to the Sentencing Act made this year, Cole and Bowers, who were sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter in 2020, will become eligible for release from custody after serving half of their sentences.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“You’re not eligible for a scholarship without an offer of admission.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing eligible
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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