have the right to

Example Sentences

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"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

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

"We clearly reiterated that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that Greenlanders have the right to self-determination," the prime minister later told reporters.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“He didn’t have the right to tell us what we’re here for,” said Calixte.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Our lawyer tells us that we have the right to make our educational choices known to the principal and that you are not allowed to tell anyone we have written you this letter.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements