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Recent Examples of eligible
The law also specifically exempted some specialized segments of the state fleet — including emergency vehicles, SUVs, buses and transport vans — from the electrification requirement, leaving a total of around 2,400 eligible light-duty cars and trucks, according to Appleby.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
The money can be saved or invested to grow tax-free, and is tax-free when withdrawn and spent on eligible care or products.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
People age 65 and older without disabilities who have limited income and resources may also be eligible for SSI.
—Kylle' D. McKinney, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
And that's not an issue here because President Trump is not eligible for a second term.
—Ally Schweitzer, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2025
The money can be saved or invested to grow tax-free, and is tax-free when withdrawn and spent on eligible care or products.
—Ann Carrns, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
People age 65 and older without disabilities who have limited income and resources may also be eligible for SSI.
—Kylle' D. McKinney, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
And that's not an issue here because President Trump is not eligible for a second term.
—Ally Schweitzer, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
Adjective
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Most are highly qualified, with years of experience.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The same rate of 21 cents per mile applies for specific moving purposes for qualified active-duty members of the Armed Forces.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After the success of the drug trial, however, even long-term patients were able to leave the hospital.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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Homeland Security Investigations was able to trace the remaining money, which totaled $328,573, and seized it, according to federal officials.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For the recovery to proceed sustainably, the government must be seen as legitimate and capable of managing reconstruction.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Noteworthy amenities featured in Sammons’s images include an infinity pool that trails indoors and an opulent garage capable of housing several luxury vehicles.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The roster features skilled players who have to be ambitious enough to recognize the awareness of always being secondary in the show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The skilled stars perfectly strike the blend of comedic relief and moving moments of wisdom.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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But aside from some competent stuntwork, the beatdowns are strictly boilerplate: Heads get butted, knives get thrown, and people get tossed with robotic predictability.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The prospects of a sympathetic, competent reception from law-enforcement officers and medical professionals were worse for victims who knew their rapist, who had been drinking, who didn’t report the rape right away, or who lacked witnesses or obvious injuries.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Powell did not mention any of that in his prepared remarks but was expected to face questioning on tariffs and other issues from panel members.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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