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entitle

[en-tahyt-l] / ɛnˈtaɪt l /




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Disruption caused by things like air traffic control issues – but also bad weather, strikes by airport staff, or conflict, or other "extraordinary circumstances" – does not entitle you to extra compensation.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Just following this process would entitle employers’ decisions to “significant deference” from the courts — a “safe harbor,” or legal shield, meant to guard those decisions from challenge.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Disruption caused by things like conflict - but also bad weather, strikes by airport or air traffic control staff, or other "extraordinary circumstances" - does not entitle you to extra compensation.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

TD Cowen’s Craig Hutchison says the U.S. government will be granted a participation interest which, once vested, will entitle it to receive 20% of any cash distributions over $17.5 billion made by Westinghouse.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 29, 2025

“Does your battle for liberty entitle you to search through the private linens of a lady?”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

The lawsuit claims Amazon’s actions violate the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which entitles pregnant employees to reasonable accommodations and pregnancy-related absences.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

Silver believes the judge’s ruling entitles him to permits.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 2025

The courts have established that making a charitable gift is a protected free speech activity that entitles donors to certain privacy rights.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2025

The parents argued that the free exercise clause of the First Amendment entitles them to these accommodations.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2025

Michael entitles us to a few extra shillings on the dole but Mam says it isn’t enough and now she has to go to the St.Vincent de Paul Society for food.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

While there is paperwork and complicated refund formulas, you are entitled to something for involuntary downgrades and shouldn’t let airlines off the hook.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

The government has had to identify the thousands of migrants who have remained for weeks to determine if they are entitled to asylum, while unaccompanied children cannot be summarily deported.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

They are entitled to be bullish though, especially with $1.5bn investment from the Strategic Sports Group.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

The producers argued that “most favored nations” clauses in their contracts entitled them to the same terms Darabont received.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

But Adek, who was more spoiled, more entitled than me, he was working for the resistance?

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

A pasta PSA: After a yearslong hiatus, Olive Garden is selling 10,000 Never-Ending Pasta Passes on Thursday, entitling buyers to 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, soup, salad, and breadsticks.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

In addition to the cash consideration, Theravance shareholders will receive contingent value rights entitling them to 80% of net proceeds from any future license, divestiture or other monetization of ampreloxetine within the next 10 years.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

In April, the government introduced HRT pre-payment certificates in England, entitling some patients to an annual supply of HRT for £19.30.

From BBC Oct. 27, 2023

Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the fire area would be declared a catastrophe zone, entitling the island to funds to help with reforestation and compensation for people affected.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2023

“He has a letter from Doc Daneeka entitling him to all the fruit and fruit juices he wants.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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