1
as in to authorize
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in to name
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitle
Borrowers who face wage garnishment are entitled to a 30-day notice before garnishment begins, but many people miss or misunderstand those communications.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Summer’s finale is getting underway with four wide releases — Sony’s Darren Aronofsky directed comedy caper Caught Stealing, Searchlight’s remake of War of the Roses, entitled The Roses, Universal’s 50th anniversary re-release of Jaws and Iconic Events’ reboot of The Toxic Avenger.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s an increase of 880 living units over what was previously entitled for Pine 43 in 2018, according to application materials filed with the city.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
By signing the notice, Abrego Garcia is entitled to a reasonable fear interview, Sandoval-Moshenberg said.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Summer’s finale is getting underway with four wide releases — Sony’s Darren Aronofsky directed comedy caper Caught Stealing, Searchlight’s remake of War of the Roses, entitled The Roses, Universal’s 50th anniversary re-release of Jaws and Iconic Events’ reboot of The Toxic Avenger.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
That’s an increase of 880 living units over what was previously entitled for Pine 43 in 2018, according to application materials filed with the city.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
By signing the notice, Abrego Garcia is entitled to a reasonable fear interview, Sandoval-Moshenberg said.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
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The Minneapolis City Council authorized the city attorney’s office to bring litigation against a property owner who has refused to clear a homeless encampment on his property, moving in favor by a vote of 6-4 during a special meeting on Monday morning.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will soon open applications for its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, as authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wilson was named the starter during training camp, and that remains the case to begin the regular season.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The team raked in nearly $250 million in sponsorship revenue in 2024, behind only the Cowboys, according to another person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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People who qualify for review will be sent a letter in the coming months, and will have 90 days to respond.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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His already held the confederation’s qualifying scoring record, with his Thursday brace taking his overall tally to 34.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Southlake Carroll’s game against Hebron was also called official with the Dragons leading 35-7 in the third quarter.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Representatives for James have called the fraud claims made against her politically motivated and false.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The administration says that Venezuela’s government enables drug dealers and traffickers.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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They were both nominated in the Artist of the Year category,.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite its lengthy public-broadcasting run, Antiques Roadshow has never won an Emmy, but has been nominated 23 times since 2002.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unmanned Aerial Systems with thermal imaging and infrared capability are in use and night-capable aircraft are available to support crews overnight if needed and as conditions permit.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But permitting delays and local resistance remain obstacles.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The ownership team is 85% made up of Black people from neighborhoods designated by the state as particularly hard hit by marijuana criminalization, the younger Richardson said.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Department of Health designated the south side of the causeway as a bathing beach and, because of that, the agency conducts regular testing of the southeast side.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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