of right

phrase

1
: as an absolute right
2
: legally or morally exactable

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A good long-term bet can be derailed by the reality of right now. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Carolina’s offense also benefited from the return of right tackle Taylor Moton, who missed the season’s first four games due to multiple blood clots. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026 In all this, Rubio is doing his best to inhabit the Zeitgeist of right-wing politics in the United States. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 But Wednesday night, Marshall was thrust into the role of right-side hitter against Stagg in an important matchup of the final two unbeaten teams in the SouthWest Suburban Conference. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of right

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

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