entitlement
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And beyond consenting to, that affirms that entitlement.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Among them are white male entitlement versus the crushing demands of Black exceptionalism; the complicated bond linking fathers to sons; and the agonizing bravery required of mothers raising boys the world is conditioned to ostracize.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Losing track of pension pots from previous jobs, and concerns about how career breaks might affect their entitlement, were also frequent responses.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
It’s the country’s largest entitlement program and the single largest line item in the federal budget.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Of course, she never took more time than her entitlement, and thus I felt it improper to inquire further concerning these outings of hers.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Rising yields reflect in part expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer, and that governments will have to issue more debt to finance entitlements for aging populations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The novel follows David’s journey to the appointment, which involves private jets, luxe hotels and other entitlements of a wealthy man making his exit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"We have prepared all the rights and entitlements that must be given to the fallen soldiers. Among these is compensation from the United Nations," Agus said after attending Zulmi’s funeral.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
The government has insisted current support and legal entitlements will not be removed, but has not ruled out future changes to the system.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
It was, as you might suppose, a person of antiquarian pursuits who said this, but, since he merely appears in this prologue, there is no need to give his entitlements.
From Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James
Vocabulary lists containing entitlement
A Word's-Eye View of the Primetime GOP Debate (Aug. 6, 2015)
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Top Ten Most Relevant Words from the Third Republican Debate, October 28, 2015
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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