be right

Example Sentences

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“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

“I’ll be right back with your wristband,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"I saw that no-one was really getting away so I thought if I could get back to even par for the tournament I'd be right in there," McIlroy told BBC Sport NI.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The reply might be right, but it might not capture the full story – such as Joseph Swan’s parallel invention at the same time as Edison’s.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“But I’m sandy from digging on the beach. Can you wait for me to get washed off? I will be right back down.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn