do right by

phrase

: to treat fairly
He always tried to do right by his employees.

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Yet, his strong moral character and mission to do right by others drive her everyday decisions. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 June 2023 But Baker is the kind of guy that general managers should do right by. — Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2023 So he’s given a second chance to right wrongs and do right by making this mission a success. — John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Dec. 2022 The business partner needs to have a good heart, to not take advantage of people, to always do right by all the stakeholders and to put people over profits, rather than the other way around. — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for do right by

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“Do right by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20right%20by. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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