rightful
Example Sentences
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She draws from a lineage of Black thinkers who have spent decades restoring Reconstruction to its rightful place at the center of constitutional law.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Karen now hopes her model of Union Corner will find its rightful place as she looks to sell it.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Frederick initially had no sympathy for those seeking to reject the authority of their rightful king, and little interest in Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
The spokesperson continued, underscoring that food safety “is the number one priority for U.S. confectionery companies,” and that the “FDA is the rightful national regulatory decision maker and leader in food safety.”
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2026
Ignoring him, I switch off the alarms and hang the clocks in their rightful spots.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
