have the right to

Example Sentences

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“People who are unhoused have the right to vote, just like everyone else,” Hasen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

If your request for skilled nursing is denied, you have the right to appeal.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While the US authorities say they were deported because they were in the country illegally, some of them told the BBC their asylum applications were pending and so they did have the right to stay.

From BBC • May 22, 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

“Just—whatever. I don’t have the right to give a shit.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli