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
You’re not returning each object to its rightful home like a dutiful museum docent.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Or maybe you worry that if the attorney exploits your relative and leaves them destitute, the rightful heirs will inherit little.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Some wagers have led to disputes over which side is the rightful winner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
“I guess that’s the worst. I just don’t know. Sometimes I long to assume my rightful title Ci Git.”
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
