have the right to

Example Sentences

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According to the current contract with the stadium, box owners have the right to attend all stadium events, rent out their seats and bring in outside food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"New Zealand is sovereign, and members of parliament have the right to represent the communities and constituents that we do, and we have the right to travel freely around the globe," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While the US authorities say they were deported because they were in the country illegally, some of them told the BBC their asylum applications were pending and so they did have the right to stay.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

As executor, you have the right to a reasonable amount of time to probate the estate, and the beneficiaries will have to wait until that process is complete.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I should have the right to cherish the two boys who still remain.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin