be right

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"If subsequent courts say: 'Yes they all have to read as only relating to the sectarian conflict' then that would be a significant limitation. That can't be right."

From BBC • May 15, 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

If there were “a Terminator- or Matrix-like apocalypse, the rebellion will be right here.”

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“The kittens…yes! Keep an eye on Boo. I’ll be right back.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko