of right
phrase
1
: as an absolute right
2
: legally or morally exactable
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Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
An unlikely combination of right-hander Gavin Hollowell, lefty Caleb Thielbar and right-hander Trent Thornton kept the Padres off the board over the final 2 2/3 innings to keep the game tied for the Cubs’ offense.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
An unlikely combination of right-hander Gavin Hollowell, lefty Caleb Thielbar and right-hander Trent Thornton kept the Padres off the board over the final 2 2/3 innings to keep the game tied for the Cubs’ offense.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
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“Of right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20right. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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