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Recent Examples of eligible
That’s right, Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home, is in a south suburb eligible for O.Z. investments.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The Heat closed this past season with Smith, Isaiah Stevens and Josh Christopher on two-way deals, with Christopher no longer eligible for such a contract due to the length of his NBA tenure.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Of those, about 5 million are actually registered to vote, which is an impressively high number of eligible voters (85 percent).
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Dexter Betancourt, 37, was granted supervised release after the offenses were deemed not bail eligible.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
The Heat closed this past season with Smith, Isaiah Stevens and Josh Christopher on two-way deals, with Christopher no longer eligible for such a contract due to the length of his NBA tenure.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Of those, about 5 million are actually registered to vote, which is an impressively high number of eligible voters (85 percent).
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Dexter Betancourt, 37, was granted supervised release after the offenses were deemed not bail eligible.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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At the plate, Story went from one of the worst qualified hitters in the sport in May to now leading American League shortstops in home runs (15) and runs batted in (57).—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The coyote approached and then lunged at the dog, but the person was able to run back inside with the dog before the coyote attacked the pet.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The legendary actor and Jaws star issued a remorseful statement on Friday, explaining why fans wouldn't be able to catch him at the annual event held this year on Saturday and Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo in Tampa.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In their wins against Arsenal in the UCL semis and Inter Milan in the final, this young, balanced roster looked capable of piling up several trophies in the years to come.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Those engines are capable of running on diesel, kerosene or jet-A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
July 07,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
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While advanced data analytics can flag some of these anomalies, a skilled negotiator with full market visibility can go deeper.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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That includes reversing harmful provisions in the reconciliation bill, reinstating valuation protections for family businesses, making estate planning resources accessible, and investing in culturally competent legal and financial services in our communities.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The following is the prepared text from Jim Cramer’s address to members of the CNBC Investing Club at Friday’s third annual meeting from the New York Stock Exchange.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Trump on Friday rejected concerns about whether communities along the Guadalupe River were adequately prepared for the disaster.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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