eligible

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But since the group — which includes over 100 workers across legal, communications and residuals departments — has been on strike, they are no longer eligible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

People who are struggling and rely on heating oil or liquid petroleum gas will be eligible for a one-off payment of £200 if they are part of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Woods, who turned 50 in December, is now eligible for PGA Tour Champions, the senior tour, and the pressure to do so for ratings must be significant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

What’s more, about 61% of students receiving a Pell grant — money the government provides to low-income students to attend college — wouldn’t be eligible, the research found.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Sure, sure,” he said, “you enlist now and you’ll be eligible for everything—pilot training—everything.”

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko