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The contemporary food movement’s rightward orientation isn’t really a reaction to left-wing food philosophy.—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Read the story » More Top Stories Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female Prime Minister, represents a rightward turn toward nationalism for the country.—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026 Her sweeping victory reflects the public’s desire for LDP reform and the nationwide rightward shift in politics.—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Last year, many stories were written about Silicon Valley’s rightward shift, as exemplified by leaders like Marc Andreessen and Elon Musk.—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rightward