be right

Example Sentences

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"Influencers aren't paid to be right, they're paid to be seen," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

But sometimes, the critics will be right; we will have missed the mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Ye can make awful music and still be right about Hitler.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“Next time we break into a girls’ bathroom, you’ll be right by our side,” she said.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller