rightful

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Karen now hopes her model of Union Corner will find its rightful place as she looks to sell it.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Graham may have finally assumed her rightful place in the newspaper-movie canon, but we’re still left to ponder her absence from the most iconic journalism movie of the 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The spokesperson continued, underscoring that food safety “is the number one priority for U.S. confectionery companies,” and that the “FDA is the rightful national regulatory decision maker and leader in food safety.”

From Salon • Apr. 11, 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

“Y’know, it strikes me that it’d do the Father Abbot’s heart good to see that tapestry back in its rightful place again.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques