be entitled to

Example Sentences

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Shareholders who would be entitled to receive fractional shares will instead receive a cash payment from the company’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

If the previous owner bought this stock before the ex-dividend date, they would be entitled to receive that year’s dividend.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Audience members at the Better Late Than Never show at Utilita Arena on Friday will be entitled to a refund if they are unable to attend the new performance on Saturday, 25 July.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Eastern time on March 20 will be entitled to vote at the meeting on the merger with Paramount.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

First one to get closest would earn glory, and be entitled to each girl's dessert at dinner.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton