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as in authorized
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in named
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 entitled
Supporters are entitled to opinions about why certain players were or weren’t utilized, Vorbe said.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
But, when one student made a provocative claim that noncitizens aren’t entitled to equal protection, the debate devolved.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
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Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
20 June 2026
The 300 co-owners will each be entitled to four weeks on the yacht (including private suites) per year, gaining access to concierge services, cultural experiences, and, of course, many exclusive ports.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
But, when one student made a provocative claim that noncitizens aren’t entitled to equal protection, the debate devolved.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
20 June 2026
The 300 co-owners will each be entitled to four weeks on the yacht (including private suites) per year, gaining access to concierge services, cultural experiences, and, of course, many exclusive ports.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitled
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The source asked not to be named as they were not authorized to speak publicly.
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The partial and temporary easing of restrictions is authorized from June 26 through October 23 only, according to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
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Amy Epkey State of Michigan Hertel, whose last day will be on June 30, was named MDHHS director in 2021.
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He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.
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Multiple opposition groups quickly put out statements vowing to beat the billionaire’s tax after the measure had officially qualified.
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Germany had already qualified, but Ecuador will now join it in the next round after finishing as one of the best eight third-place finishers.
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.
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Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani.
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When individuals are empowered to declare their own career trajectories, input their own names into succession planning systems, and voice their professional needs, systemic bias plummets.
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Projecting its own victory, the Iranian regime empowered a hardline leadership, fired missiles and drones at its neighbors, rejected temporary ceasefires, and doubled down on its right to a nuclear program.
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The app will include coding, chat, and a new agentic workflow capability dubbed Autopilot, Fortune reported in May.
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The 988 hotline, which has been dubbed the 911 for mental health emergencies, is credited with reducing teen and young adult suicide deaths.
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City Manager Savita Chaudhary says the ballot initiative, titled Measure V, would bring the city an additional yearly revenue of $28 million.
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In fact, her self-titled, star-making project has stood out as her longest-running win on the Official Albums chart for quite some time.
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Many more pointed to restructuring, cost-cutting, or role elimination—factors that may quietly reflect AI’s influence on employer decisions without being labeled as such to workers.
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Although not labeled for petites, this cute two-piece linen-blend set is perfect for shorter people, thanks to the cut of these pieces.
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“Entitled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitled. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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