How to Use entitle in a Sentence

entitle

verb
  • But that does not entitle you to send him a bill for half of that substantial monetary gift.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 June 2022
  • For starters, they’re entitled to Medi-Cal healthcare for the poor.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
  • And if so, would that entitle him to join an affirmative action suit pending against their alma mater?
    Dallas News, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Paying money doesn’t entitle anyone to be abusive to an athlete.
    Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2022
  • But Miss Manners is afraid that this information does not entitle you to scold your sister.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 30 July 2022
  • Is there a rule that says that his family was entitled to immediate notification?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
  • He may also be rudely awakened to learn that in most divorce settlements, her contribution would entitle her to half of all the marital assets.
    Amy Dickinson, chicagotribune.com, 25 Dec. 2021
  • Applicants are entitled to a follow-up test within 48 hours if a test result is inconclusive or positive.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The first one is rights—are there certain basic rights that either impose constraints on what we are permitted to do to others, or are their basic rights that entitle people to certain claims on us?
    Walter Frick, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2022
  • She would be entitled to evict you from the house and keep the contents if his name is on the deed.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
  • Are you entitled to a refund?Here's what to know in the CrowdStrike fallout.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • One key point of contention is the number of episodes WBD was entitled to for seasons 24 – 26.
    Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Apple’s standard terms would entitle it to take a 30% share of those sales.
    Salvador Rodriguez, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • The piece, entitled Meeting (2020), contains fabrics and dresses and shirts from around the world.
    Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Google Search agreed to pay a $23 million settlement and you may be entitled to a portion.
    USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • It was meant to decide, once and for all, if Paulina would be legally entitled to her children.
    The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023

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