just right
Example Sentences
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According to Dr Philipp Schlegel, co-author of the study, the circuit has to be just right, otherwise the consequneces for the poor male could be dire.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"And maybe their kids were just right there playing in the water," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Conversation is flowing, the food is hitting just right and everybody is enjoying each other’s company.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Others credit Becerra’s mild temperament, describing him as a steady figure — the Goldilocks candidate in a field of competitors who weren’t just right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
The agent’s telling him that if he handles this just right, this crisis could propel him to the national stage.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
