be right

Example Sentences

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Pope Leo XIV may be right in the long-term that artificial intelligence endangers humanity, but investors are ignoring him in the short-term as they try cashing in on Wall Street’s hottest theme.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Someone said that if the batter ever gets mad and goes up to the pitcher, that Jerry will be right behind him,” Cervantes said of his favorite social media comment about his mini companion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Because I was right three times in a row, people now think that this model is unbeatable and that I obviously will have to be right as well next time," he said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And at any one given time, it could be right.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“I’ll be right back,” I said, leaving Mario to wonder what was going on.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall