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eligible

[el-i-juh-buhl] / ˈɛl ɪ dʒə bəl /


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Artists become eligible for the Hall of Fame 20 years after the release of their first commercial track.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Homeless veterans facing more-acute circumstances, such as a recent job loss, a relationship disruption or a health crisis, are eligible for homelessness prevention and rehousing subsidies, along with referrals to VA services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

You can help your kids build credit years before they’re eligible for their own cards.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Because his father was born in Brooklyn and later lived in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Ryerson was eligible to play for either Norway or the U.S., which has missed just one World Cup since 1990.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At fifteen, I would have been sort of eligible to play, though no one really enforced the rules.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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