rightful

Example Sentences

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You’re not returning each object to its rightful home like a dutiful museum docent.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The county’s steps haven’t stopped the chaos: A splinter group from the condo now has elected a new board, which claims to have rightful control over the property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

In 2012 his elder brother – Lee Jae-yong's uncle - launched a bid to reclaim what he saw as his rightful inheritance.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

If the money originally came from a compromised account, the rightful owner will eventually flag the transaction as fraudulent.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

You must hear them, or you will never recognize your rightful family.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri