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Recent Examples of eligible
Checks of up to $400 will be paid to eligible taxpayers in New York after Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed plans for inflation refund checks.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
However, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid the health policy think tank KFF has pointed out, and only a small number of lawfully present immigrants qualify.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd was nearly eligible for guest actor in the same series but appeared in one episode too many.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 June 2025
There are no income requirements and everyone is eligible, as long as the child is a U.S. citizen, and both parents have Social Security numbers.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
However, undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid the health policy think tank KFF has pointed out, and only a small number of lawfully present immigrants qualify.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd was nearly eligible for guest actor in the same series but appeared in one episode too many.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 June 2025
There are no income requirements and everyone is eligible, as long as the child is a U.S. citizen, and both parents have Social Security numbers.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eligible
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The last time Norway qualified for the World Cup was back in 1998, but the team also has rarely had a player like Erling Haaland, who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the team despite only beginning his national team career in 2019.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The team – currently ranked 57th in the world – also qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time in 2024, claiming one of Asia’s three berths.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN Money,
6 June 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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Tools for Humanity would remain a for-profit company, and could levy fees on platforms that use World ID, but other companies would be able to compete for customers by building alternative apps—or even alternative Orbs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
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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The hope, Morrison said, was to encourage employers to bring in skilled workers via the permanent residency pathway, on the theory that immigrants with green cards would, by being on stronger footing, be less likely to undercut wages for Americans than guest workers did.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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State government has made the education and training of skilled aerospace workers an important priority.—
Yogi Tharanibalan,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 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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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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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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“Eligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eligible. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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