rightful
Example Sentences
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Karen now hopes her model of Union Corner will find its rightful place as she looks to sell it.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
If the money originally came from a compromised account, the rightful owner will eventually flag the transaction as fraudulent.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Hughes is happy “his” puck surfaced but believes he is the rightful owner of a piece of memorabilia that David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions, estimated might be worth $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
It draws on core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance, reinforcing the image of the younger Khamenei as the rightful successor to lead the Islamic Republic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
“Let’s put your friends in their rightful houses, shall we?”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
