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Recent Examples of eligible
These loans aren’t eligible for PSLF unless converted into a Direct Consolidation Loan.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Register before making your stay to be eligible for the promotion.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
To be eligible for a seat, candidates must attend at least three Town Council meetings in the 12 months before the election and have a principal place of residence or business in the 92037 ZIP code.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
This is the same process discussed recently in reference to a president being eligible for a third term.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Register before making your stay to be eligible for the promotion.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
To be eligible for a seat, candidates must attend at least three Town Council meetings in the 12 months before the election and have a principal place of residence or business in the 92037 ZIP code.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
This is the same process discussed recently in reference to a president being eligible for a third term.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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Only seven qualified American League hitters have a lower one.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Also, qualified service members can transfer up to 36 months or a portion of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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However, police were able to locate her at her home on Sunday, May 25, and she was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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If the Administration forces various agencies to excise gender from the study of health, the government won’t be able to gather the evidence needed to justify policies that would benefit a wide range of people, including, in the case of COVID, men.—
Paisley Currah,
New Yorker,
27 May 2025
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For many, this process leads to an enhanced sense of empowerment—feeling more connected to one’s authentic self, and more capable of navigating life’s challenges.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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China is more capable than any other U.S. adversary.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The presence of someone skilled, experienced and committed to public service could strengthen the agency, at a time when the federal work force faces unprecedented strain.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, workers consider businesses to be twice as competent as the U.S. government in providing credible information—outpacing nonprofits and the media as well.—
Dr. Mandy Cohen,
Time,
27 May 2025
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This human element distinguishes truly effective leaders from those who settle for being competent specialists.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In April, Tim Welsh, El Pollo Loco’s chief development officer, provided a prepared statement about the Meridian store.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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This limits flexibility but offers a clear path for those prepared to follow the guidelines. Option 2: Bring In Or Buy Out A Partner Buying out a partner?—
Matthew Meehan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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