be right

Example Sentences

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Pope Leo XIV may be right in the long-term that artificial intelligence endangers humanity, but investors are ignoring him in the short-term as they try cashing in on Wall Street’s hottest theme.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Although France will be right there if Kylian Mbappé is healthy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Now Kane's stellar form and fitness suggest the time might be right for England and their talisman to overcome the barrier that has brought 60 years of pain.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

That turned out to be right, but people didn’t want to hear it at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“I’ll be right back with the dessert menu.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam