rightfully
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“I know Justin’s been getting his flowers the last couple days, and rightfully so,” Freeman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
This leaves disgruntled adult children weighing what to do to reclaim money they feel is rightfully theirs.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
"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
“No need. I’ll just help him see that the fireworks are rightfully yours.”
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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