Examples of rightful in a Sentence
The property should be returned to its rightful owner.
He will be given his rightful place in the history books.
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Here, a Nollywood epic can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood, not as niche, but as art that demands its rightful spotlight.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 May 2025
But still many within the whitetail world (including Deer & Deer Hunting contributor Duncan Dobie) think the King Buck is the rightful world record.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
Protecting democracy begins with standing firmly with David Hogg in his rightful role.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Items left behind at security checkpoints are held by TSA for a minimum of 30 days or until the item has been returned to its rightful owner.
—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 12 May 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 May 2025
But still many within the whitetail world (including Deer & Deer Hunting contributor Duncan Dobie) think the King Buck is the rightful world record.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
Protecting democracy begins with standing firmly with David Hogg in his rightful role.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Items left behind at security checkpoints are held by TSA for a minimum of 30 days or until the item has been returned to its rightful owner.
—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 12 May 2025
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“Rightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightful. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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rightful
adjective
right·ful
ˈrīt-fəl 
2
: having a just or legal claim : legitimate
the rightful owner
rightfulness
noun
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