rightfully

Example Sentences

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"I've got a lot of grief since last year, rightfully so. The thing that's unfortunate is that's not who I am, what happened last year," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Housing is an area of particular focus for Mr. Lindsey, since he rightfully notes that it is beset by bad regulations and high prices that inhibit family formation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Watching a capybara come when called is a highly Instagrammable moment, my in-person proof that capybaras have rightfully earned their status as a 2020s internet meme.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

“How can they be judgmental of the way that I spend the money that I rightfully, lawfully earn at my job?” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“I have had enough of your heartbeat. I’ve had enough of your impudence. I’ve had enough of chasing you and your kin seeking what is rightfully mine.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny