as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
entitlements to local school districts
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Recent Examples of entitlement
The data highlights a split within the GOP as Trump pushes forward with aggressive spending cut targets and lawmakers advance a budget proposal that omits clear protections for some entitlement programs.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
On this record is the date of entitlement, the monthly payment amount, Medicare data and information relating to disability payments.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Assuming the United States once again avoids going over the fiscal cliff, many challenges remain—driven by rising entitlement program costs and skyrocketing interest expenses—to put the country on a sustainable fiscal path.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Schmitt emphasized that approaching the conversation from a place of curiosity and problem-solving, rather than entitlement, is critical.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
On this record is the date of entitlement, the monthly payment amount, Medicare data and information relating to disability payments.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Assuming the United States once again avoids going over the fiscal cliff, many challenges remain—driven by rising entitlement program costs and skyrocketing interest expenses—to put the country on a sustainable fiscal path.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Schmitt emphasized that approaching the conversation from a place of curiosity and problem-solving, rather than entitlement, is critical.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entitlement
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Another possibility: Japan, where White was scouting for the third season before Thailand lured the production away with generous subsidies.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, transit agency operating revenue (excluding subsidies) rose 13.8% from December 2023 to $336.2 million in December 2024, falling $2.5 million short of December 2019 figures (Chart 1).—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ready-to-wear award went to Rachel Scott of Diotima, which received a grant and access to a Google mentorship program created in partnership with FTUS.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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This week, a federal antisemitism task force announced a review of Harvard's federal grants and contracts, worth nearly $9 billion, as the university faces an investigation into campus antisemitism, and Princeton University confirmed dozens of its research grants have been halted.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The education policy nonprofit acknowledged progress with basic allotment increase, special education formula updates and bilingual student funding.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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That's an especially big caveat for subscribers to the faster Fusion plan, which is still subject to the same data allotments.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Tuition makes up about 19% of WSU’s $1.3 billion budget, the second highest source behind state appropriations at 26%, with the $16 billion shortfall in Olympia looming overhead.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carter had faced accusations of cultural appropriation in the past, and even on the website, her inspiration is vaguely credited.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Entitlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entitlement. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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