How to Use entitle in a Sentence

entitle

verb
  • Along with a berth in the U.S. Open main draw, the title entitled to a spot in this tourney as well.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
  • And so therefore, I’m not entitled to the copyright on it.
    IEEE Spectrum, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Answer: First, the tenant is probably entitled to stay in the home for the lease term of one year.
    Christopher A. Combs, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2023
  • The book, as it's revealed through a close-up shot, is entitled The Lasso Way.
    Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • All shareholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 5 are entitled to vote at the meeting.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Feb. 2024
  • After Brexit, they were no longer entitled to work in the UK.
    Olivia Potts, Longreads, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Citing the delay, the judge ruled that Mars is now entitled to have the band cover his legal bill.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2024
  • If the trial went their way, VR and Cahill would be entitled, on paper, to more than $1 billion each.
    Jesse Barron, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
  • After all, there’s been enough entitled whining the last 15 years.
    J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
  • The lawsuit says Kante is entitled to more than $20 million.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The lawsuit claims Kante is entitled to more than $20 million.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 2 Aug. 2023
  • But most of the revenue would go to Adidas, and Mr. West was entitled to royalties.
    Megan Twohey, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
  • That said, a film entitled Killing Boris Johnson is one likely to raise at least a few eyebrows.
    Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 May 2023
  • He’s entitled to the presumption of innocence and will have his day in court.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Google Search agreed to pay a $23 million settlement and you may be entitled to a portion.
    USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • This unsafe display was put on this roof, and being the richest man in the world entitles you to refuse access to inspectors.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2023
  • But they are entitled to the profits from leasing rights and investments.
    Mary Jordan, Washington Post, 5 May 2023
  • The defendants are entitled to a trial and each count of wire fraud is punishable of up to 20 years in federal prison.
    Alexandra Skores, Dallas News, 6 June 2023
  • Depending on how the attorneys interpret the bylaws, the Beavers and Cougars could be entitled to the entire amount.
    Jon Wilner | , oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Here are some takeaways: The plaintiffs’ claims of being entitled to sue were met with great skepticism.
    Pam Belluck, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2024
  • In California, thanks to a new law, the couple are entitled to health care, in spite of their unlawful status.
    Miriam Jordan Adam Perez, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • While the members of your staff don’t have all the context for why you were forced to make this decision, they are entitled to their feelings, which are largely born of fear and sadness.
    Roxane Gay, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
  • But for those people who have a job in show business, they are entitled to fair compensation.
    Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023
  • Many people believe that those from outside the city — weekenders, visitors — shouldn’t be entitled to use free curb space to store their cars.
    Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Parents with children younger than eight are also entitled to apply for a maximum of one year of parental leave.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Answer: Both your current spouse and your ex could be entitled to survivor benefits based on your work record.
    Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Because of his age — 15 at the time of the shooting — he is entitled to a hearing to determine whether that punishment is warranted.
    Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 18 July 2023
  • The legislators shouldn't feel entitled to force victims who have stories like mine to carry a baby of their rapist.
    The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2024
  • This toolkit is for parents who are new to the IEP process or who want to learn more about what kind of services their children are entitled to under federal law.
    Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2023
  • You’re entitled to a piece of the $418 million Realtor settlement fund.
    Jeff Collins, Orange County Register, 26 Mar. 2024

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