as in disqualified
not allowed to do or be something
Previously ineligible patients may now be able to participate in the study. She was ineligible for the contest.
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The Dallas Highland Park Scots, hours after defeating Liberty Hill 2-0 in the University Interscholastic League high school boys’ soccer Class 5A state championship, forfeited the title due to the use of an ineligible player.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
The Idaho law, which takes effect July 1, appears to be the first limiting public health benefits since President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to enhance eligibility verification and ensure that public benefits aren’t going to ineligible immigrants.
—Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin (R), is ineligible to run for governor in November since Virginia bars governors from seeking consecutive terms in office.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Beyond that, Profar will be ineligible for the postseason if the Braves can turn their season around and make it there.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
The Idaho law, which takes effect July 1, appears to be the first limiting public health benefits since President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to enhance eligibility verification and ensure that public benefits aren’t going to ineligible immigrants.
—Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin (R), is ineligible to run for governor in November since Virginia bars governors from seeking consecutive terms in office.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Beyond that, Profar will be ineligible for the postseason if the Braves can turn their season around and make it there.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Ineligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineligible. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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