be right

Example Sentences

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But sometimes, the critics will be right; we will have missed the mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Although France will be right there if Kylian Mbappé is healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He said that while America "will lead" its "capable allies must be right there with us, shoulder-to-shoulder in the breach when it matters".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

“They’ll never let him in with that!” she said the first time she saw Howard’s blanket, and for once you had to think she might be right.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson