correctly

Example Sentences

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Alfonsi refused, arguing — correctly, as it turned out — that administration officials refused to appear on air and that any alteration would reflect poorly on the network.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Parikh correctly spelled 32 words in the alotted time, beating the 25 words spelled by Ishaan Gupta of New Jersey City, who took second place.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

This system helps cells correctly build, maintain, and dispose of proteins.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

When Paul the Octopus predicted all of Germany's results correctly at the 2010 World Cup, he was hailed by the world as an oracle.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Then he pulled the rod out and placed it correctly in its socket.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi