be entitled to

Example Sentences

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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

“People should be entitled to make decisions for themselves. Natural selection will take care of any bad decisions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

On the other hand though, Chelsea would be entitled to sell Mudryk for some sort of transfer fee if they maintain his contract and keep paying his wages.

From BBC • May 1, 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