How to Use in the right in a Sentence

in the right

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Definition of in the rightnext
  • The younger woman was struck once in the right leg, and once in the right arm, police said.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024
  • If the wind is blowing hard enough and in the right direction, great.
    — David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 July 2024
  • When the crash happened, two vehicles and a tow truck were stopped in the right shoulder.
    — Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Probably take a couple charges as a team, be physical, and be in the right spots at the right times.
    — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2023
  • French foods such as cassoulet, pot au feu and steak frites are revelatory when had in the right bistros.
    — Zoe Li, CNN, 2 May 2023
  • On the other hand, Corrin feels that some award shows have made strides in the right direction.
    — Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
  • So far, that process results in a much pricier product, although the numbers seem to be trending in the right direction.
    — Andrew Zaleski, The New Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
  • If pointed in the right direction, A&M could surge back into contention.
    — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
  • To guide Sticks in the right direction, Leo makes some (foolish and increasingly ill-advised) moves.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Conant acknowledged that the economy is in pretty good shape right now and inflation is trending in the right direction.
    — Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Perhaps Orioles scouts identified a few potential tweaks that might point Rogers back in the right direction.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
  • But increasing investment in the right kinds of mid-range movies, such as crime thrillers and action-adventure films, would be a welcome development.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
  • Essentially, the crew will now be able to point the Starliner in the right direction before different engines propel it on the return journey.
    — Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 31 July 2024
  • Moore’s job approval rating was 53 percent, and 47 percent say the state is headed in the right direction, the Goucher College poll found.
    — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 2 May 2023
  • But the Campbells were in the right place at the right time.
    — Brittany Trang, STAT, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Outlets should be in the right places—by the bed and by the desk.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2023
  • One of the males pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the right leg.
    — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2024
  • One of them was injured in the left leg and the other in the right leg.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 16 June 2023
  • The right rose must be planted in the right place in the garden.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2023
  • All of that magic of being in the right place at the right time was gone.
    — oregonlive, 13 June 2023
  • Beckwourth had a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
    — Amanda Bellows, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
  • What has turned the tide in the right direction for you since the British Grand Prix?
    — Michael Loré, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Before Chen could make a move, Wu shot him in the right knee.
    — Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2024
  • One went through the passenger’s side door and hit the 9-year-old boy in the right calf.
    — USA Today, 26 June 2023
  • Is the right person in the right place with the proper training or not?
    — IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024
  • Get your protection on and your heart in the right place.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
  • With the side buttons on the left side of the frame, the D 2 Pro would be most comfortable in the right hand.
    — PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Sometimes there are great deals to be had for buyers in the right place at the right time.
    — Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Inspiring back-to-school quotes can get you in the right headspace to crush it this year.
    — Kori Williams, Seventeen, 18 May 2023
  • The devil always try to come in when your spirit is in the right place.
    — Cody D. Short | Cshort@al.com, al, 26 June 2023

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