eligible

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Nacua is one of four Rams 2023 draft picks eligible for an extension this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

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

But Kosovo, able to call up eligible players born in other European countries such as Germany, Switzerland and Sweden, quickly improved.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

As of March 6, less than 10% of eligible importers had done so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He looked at Betty Bright and said, “Coach, this goaltender of yours is not eligible to play. He wasn’t eligible to play for me, and he’s not eligible to play for you.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor