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

One bullish client “feels he’s going to be right eventually” but “keeps getting slammed with margin calls,” i.e., demands to repay a loan that financed his position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"Because I was right three times in a row, people now think that this model is unbeatable and that I obviously will have to be right as well next time," he said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It looks like it’s about a burger stand – but I’m pretty sure that can’t be right.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler