eligible
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Local, state and tribal agencies will be able to apply for 75% reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The difference shapes how much time Sharifullah could spend behind bars — the more serious charge was eligible for a life sentence.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
"If I get cancer tomorrow, I can refuse treatment and be eligible for MAID," she said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Before the six months are out, another 78% of shares will become eligible for sale.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Two years ago, his brother had become eligible to join the Sons of the Six, the city’s elite warriorship.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Vocabulary lists containing eligible
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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