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

Land ownership in Barbuda is collective, meaning that individual citizens have the right to occupy a plot of land by applying for a lease, but technically, they do not privately own it.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“If they are choosing you, I think you have the right to bring the characters a little closer to who you are,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Okay...so if that’s true, don’t people have the right to know if a werewolf is sitting next to them on the bus?”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston