as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
marveling at the awesome sight, we had to agree that the Grand Canyon was rightly named
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Recent Examples of rightly
Californians are rightly fed up with the state’s high taxes and unbearable cost of living.
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Nolan Gray,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
These deep strikes have rightly captured international attention, showcasing Ukraine’s ability to impose costs on Russia far beyond the battlefield and forcing the Kremlin to divert resources toward homeland defense.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Tasmania is rightly known for its seafood and especially its oysters, which are grown across the state.
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Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Janet Carter, an attorney with Everytown Law, said the court rightly recognized that drugs and guns can be a dangerous mix, leaving open the possibility of prosecuting someone if there’s evidence of that danger.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Nolan Gray,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
These deep strikes have rightly captured international attention, showcasing Ukraine’s ability to impose costs on Russia far beyond the battlefield and forcing the Kremlin to divert resources toward homeland defense.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Tasmania is rightly known for its seafood and especially its oysters, which are grown across the state.
—
Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Janet Carter, an attorney with Everytown Law, said the court rightly recognized that drugs and guns can be a dangerous mix, leaving open the possibility of prosecuting someone if there’s evidence of that danger.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Adcock manages child safety seat inspection events and training across Northern Indiana, aimed at helping parents ensure their car seats are properly installed and that their children are safe.
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Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.
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Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
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Best Practices and Safety Precautions Like any product, diatomaceous earth needs to be applied correctly to actually work and to stay safe for you, your family, and pets.
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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