in the right

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: in the position or situation of being morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do something
You are in the right to demand a refund/apology.

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The bullet pierced the rear passenger window of Irvine’s car, striking him in the right shoulder and causing his death. — Kelsie Cairns , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 These results show that cancer vaccines are incredibly powerful when deployed in the right clinical setting. — David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Beyond today While these strategies are certainly moving the industry in the right direction, there is a real need to act quickly. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 These features make discovering a new fungus often a matter of being in the right place at the right time. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the right

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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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