rightful
Example Sentences
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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
Hughes is happy “his” puck surfaced but believes he is the rightful owner of a piece of memorabilia that David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions, estimated might be worth $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Some wagers have led to disputes over which side is the rightful winner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Would our men have to fight for our rightful share?
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
