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

That turned out to be right, but people didn’t want to hear it at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“Ye can make awful music and still be right about Hitler.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

And the Spinney is the place where I wish more than anything I could be right now.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish