be right

Example Sentences

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“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

"I saw that no-one was really getting away so I thought if I could get back to even par for the tournament I'd be right in there," McIlroy told BBC Sport NI.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The reply might be right, but it might not capture the full story – such as Joseph Swan’s parallel invention at the same time as Edison’s.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

She concedes that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, may be right about the merits of AI glasses like his.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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