do right

phrase

: to do the right thing
You did right to tell the teacher.

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The last thing the Warriors should do right now is take a swing at landing Anthony Davis or mortgage their future (both in draft assets and future cap space) on any other player who is readily available at the moment. Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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“Do right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20right. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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