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rightful

[rahyt-fuhl] / ˈraɪt fəl /


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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

Graham may have finally assumed her rightful place in the newspaper-movie canon, but we’re still left to ponder her absence from the most iconic journalism movie of the 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

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

Because he is your rightful king, Davos thought.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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