be entitled to

Example Sentences

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According to the Social Security Administration, “You may be entitled to monthly benefits retroactively for months before the month you filed an application for benefits,” the SSA says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Under EU rules, this will allow airlines to avoid paying financial compensation to passengers, though they will still be entitled to reimbursement or an alternative flight.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Some of those immigrants might be entitled to other forms of immigration protection, such as asylum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

In support of their claim that Armstrong should, at the very least, be entitled to discovery, Armstrong’s lawyers offered two sworn affidavits.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander