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

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

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