be right

Example Sentences

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He said that while America "will lead" its "capable allies must be right there with us, shoulder-to-shoulder in the breach when it matters".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“Someone said that if the batter ever gets mad and goes up to the pitcher, that Jerry will be right behind him,” Cervantes said of his favorite social media comment about his mini companion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

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

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“He’ll be right back. Sadie, how am I going to tell him about the new chiefs canceling Fireball?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith