The phrase "earned the right to" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you want to indicate that a person, group, or thing has achieved something to deserve a reward, privilege, or acknowledgement. Example sentence: "After months of hard work and dedication, they earned the right to represent their school at the competition.".
You have not earned the right to patronise.
I suppose Wiseman has earned the right to this feast.
Players like Teixeira have earned the right to stay home.
We earned the right to be World Champs.
Mr Silver has certainly earned the right to an audience.
I waited in line and earned the right to fight".
They have certainly earned the right to participate.
Thanks to Ludwig my first paper got accepted! The editor wrote me that my manuscript was well-written
Listya Utami K.
PhD Student in Biology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia