in the right

phrase

: in the position or situation of being morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do something
You are in the right to demand a refund/apology.

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However, there are several clues that might point you in the right direction. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Dycus appeared to have had the Winter Springs program headed in the right direction after a difficult start. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 Uganda and Malawi appeared in the right regions but with incorrect borders. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 The lead didn’t last long as the Redhawks (4-2-1) turned two long free kicks by senior defender Calum Bohan into goals by Brady Strang, who was in the right spot at the right time. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the right

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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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