entitled

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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

After proving herself wrong, she has gone on to write a book partly about her experiences entitled My Body is a Meadow, about reclaiming the natural world for all who feel shut out from it.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I loved that one because it said we’re all entitled to noodle without having to make much fuss about it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Bruckert and Andres, the former GM, said both women were rude and entitled and ran up excessive tabs for membership meetings that were billed to the club.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I get up, stand behind Zayd, and look over his shoulder to read a section all the way in the back of the book entitled “How to Break a Guinness World Record.”

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan