have the right to

Example Sentences

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"New Zealand is sovereign, and members of parliament have the right to represent the communities and constituents that we do, and we have the right to travel freely around the globe," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

As executor, you have the right to a reasonable amount of time to probate the estate, and the beneficiaries will have to wait until that process is complete.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

"We clearly reiterated that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that Greenlanders have the right to self-determination," the prime minister later told reporters.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The NFL does have the right to renegotiate with CBS before that opt-out due to the network’s transfer of ownership.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

After all, this is a perfect world—and in a perfect world, don’t we all have the right to love what we do?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman