ineligible

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Jon Rahm is confident he will be in Europe's team to face the United States in next year's Ryder Cup despite currently being ineligible to play.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In doing so, the DOJ has asked the states to sign onto an agreement under which they agree to remove within 45 days any voters that the DOJ flags as ineligible.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A Plaid Cymru spokesperson said thousands of struggling households will be ineligible "due to the narrow nature of this support" and called on the UK government to outline a broader package of help.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He faces a 162-game suspension and will be ineligible for the postseason, according to ESPN, which was first to report the news.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

War plants and shipyards demanded birth certificates, and mine would reveal me to be fifteen, and ineligible for work.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou