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
“Dead City has revitalized the L.A. punk scene for real. They returned it to its rightful place as an insurgent culture, and in tangible ways have de-commodified it,” De la Rocha insisted.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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
It’s about time that cabbage deserves its rightful spotlight.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
"Guard your tongue, Mormont, or I'll have it out. I am no lesser man, I am the rightful Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. The dragon does not beg."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
