right wing
noun
plural right wings
1
: the segment of a political group that calls for greater adherence to conservatism (see conservatism sense 1b)
the right wing of the Republican Party
2
: political parties and individuals who support or promote political conservatism
sometimes, specifically
: such parties and individuals who are deeply opposed to social liberalism
Examples of right wing in a Sentence
His nomination is supported by the party's left wing but opposed by the right wing.
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In the first half, as France attacked down the right wing, Galarza took out Mbappe off the ball, appearing to strike the French forward with his arm.
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Adam Crafton,
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5 July 2026
Scotland carried the ball for 13 phases to enter Argentina's 22 and Hutchinson whipped an accurate long pass to Tuipulotu on the right wing who scored untouched.
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4 July 2026
Morocco owned the run of play for much of the early proceedings, having their best chances coming through Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi, who was dangerous down the right wing.
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Coach Jeff Blashill kept the veteran as Bedard’s right wing before making the switch upon Anton Frondell’s arrival.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Scotland carried the ball for 13 phases to enter Argentina's 22 and Hutchinson whipped an accurate long pass to Tuipulotu on the right wing who scored untouched.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Morocco owned the run of play for much of the early proceedings, having their best chances coming through Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi, who was dangerous down the right wing.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Coach Jeff Blashill kept the veteran as Bedard’s right wing before making the switch upon Anton Frondell’s arrival.
—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for right wing
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“Right wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20wing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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