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as in to authorize
to give a right to
the card entitles my grandmother to the discount for senior citizens
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as in to name
to give a name to
apart from the obvious, she couldn't decide what to entitle her painting of a vase with flowers
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Recent Examples of entitle
Trump’s lawyers had argued that Trump was entitled to a stay in the case because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in July that said presidents have presumptive criminal immunity for official acts taken in office.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Beyond that, players on tryout aren’t entitled to any compensation.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
This initiative to provide reassurance and resources in public schools—where every child is entitled to an education, regardless of immigration status—is aimed at addressing concerns ahead of Trump's inauguration on January 20.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
At the center of the contempt hearing were Giuliani’s delays in turning over information about his professional services, phone numbers and other messaging accounts — information that could shed light on whether he is entitled to retain his Florida condo as his homestead.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Beyond that, players on tryout aren’t entitled to any compensation.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
This initiative to provide reassurance and resources in public schools—where every child is entitled to an education, regardless of immigration status—is aimed at addressing concerns ahead of Trump's inauguration on January 20.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
At the center of the contempt hearing were Giuliani’s delays in turning over information about his professional services, phone numbers and other messaging accounts — information that could shed light on whether he is entitled to retain his Florida condo as his homestead.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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During the Mackinac Island trip, Mr. Nash’s team urged Ms. Bondi to avoid the matter and nudge other Republican attorneys general to do the same, according to two people who attended the event, who were not authorized to speak publicly because the conversations were supposed to be confidential.Eric Lipton, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Angostura, named for the city where it was created (the city is now known as Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela) was created as a health tonic and has been made in Port of Spain, Trinidad since the late 19th century.Em Sauter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Few people questioned Howe naming an unchanged line-up when the team sheet was announced, given the nine-game winning run, but perhaps the short turnaround from Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers required fresh legs.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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California’s Employment Development Department has more information on who qualifies and how to apply.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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At the back, there are definite shades of the 2022-23 Newcastle team who qualified for the Champions League with the Premier League’s joint-meanest defence (33 goals conceded).Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
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Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest blazes in metropolitan Los Angeles on Friday before gusty weather returns over the weekend to an area that hasn't seen rain in more than eight months.MANUEL VALDES, JULIE WATSON, JOHN SEEWER AND HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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By partnering with providers that share their eco-conscious values, Guide to Iceland enables travelers to explore responsibly.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Notably, there are a number of high profile nominees whose hearings have not yet been noticed, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who Trump nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Tulsi Gabbard, who Trump wants as his spy chief.Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Trump nominated Kash Patel, a loyal ally, to lead the FBI, which was a signal to Wray that he would soon be fired.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Most Japanese stars who leave for the United States do so after 25, when they are permitted to sign a free-agent contract like Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s $325 million megadeal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.Stephen J. Nesbitt, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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The study instantly became a formal part of DOE permit proceedings that Trump would have to address, Public Citizen attorney Tyson Slocum told Axios' Ben Geman. 2.Ben Geman, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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In 2002, the neighborhood was designated an Altadena Heritage Area by the nonprofit advocacy organization Altadena Heritage.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The second, third, or fourth-best pitcher in the bullpen is more likely to tackle that challenge in today's game, while the designated closer saves his arm for another day.Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Entitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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