set to rights
Example Sentences
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But if you thought this story would end with the monster safely defeated and the world set to rights, you’re mistaken.
From New York Times
Nothing is set to rights by the end of the story; Christmas is saved simply because Paddington has made Great Aunt Matilda laugh.
From Seattle Times
When everything was set to rights, I turned to making ready my bed.
From Literature
Poirot, naturally, is not misled, and the world can be set to rights.
From The Guardian
The room was soon set to rights, but it’s a well-known fact that cat puddles stink to high heaven.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.