in the right

idiom

: 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.

Examples of in the right in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Clough kept showing signs of potential, and Sortino kept pointing that potential in the right direction. —

Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2024 There is more work to be done, but we’re headed in the right direction. —

Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 But now, companies are seeing this as a nudge in the right direction for employees saving for retirement — and taking advantage of employer matching contributions. —

Becca Stanek, theweek, 8 July 2024 The surge in the right and the collapse of the center is sending shock waves across France, with some analysts warning that the deep disillusionment underpinning these numbers goes beyond France. —

Keir Simmons, NBC News, 30 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the right

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