rightly

Example Sentences

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If that was what this was supposed to be, it would rightly be judged a spectacular failure because no one of rank followed his example.

From BBC

As time went by and we became established, teams coming to Stoke were much more prepared for the experience, and our supporters became less reliant on our underdog status and rightly so.

From BBC

Mr. Epstein rightly criticizes the defensive tone that now characterizes some exchanges at White House briefings.

From The Wall Street Journal

"That potential is very real. There rightly will be questions if we do not achieve that."

From BBC

"When he was convicted of these very serious crimes, the justice system, rightly, dealt with him," she said.

From BBC