rightfully

Example Sentences

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"The family member sees public exposure as the only way to hopefully return the painting to the Goudstikker heirs, where it rightfully belongs," Brand told AFP.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Shoemaker’s career rightfully was topped off by that Derby victory, as well as his win in the Breeders’ Cup Classic in 1987.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

"Accordingly, if sovereignty is to be vested in any nation, it must rightfully be the Maldives."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

McDonald’s rightfully became McDonald’s because of its founding, world-changing idea, and all this is distant from that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He thinks only of returning to King's Landing in the fullness of his power, to tear down his enemies and claim what is rightfully his.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin