aright

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Recent Examples of aright The survey of over 100 investors -- more than half of whom specialize in health care -- found there’s a 43% probability that Moderna’s vaccine would be sufficient to set the U.S. economy aright, analyst Joshua Schimmer wrote in a note. Cristin Flanagan, Bloomberg.com, 29 May 2020 Only a fundamental transformation of our nation would set things aright. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019 Stafford took manual control and set things aright. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aright
Adverb
  • Drug use has become more visible and has moved right outside the child care center's front door, Reyes said.
    Jason Rantala, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Panama had a golden opportunity in the first 10 minutes after being awarded a free kick right outside Croatia's box.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks.
    Samuel O’Neal June 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Flat Tops has an outstanding interconnected trail system linking over 300 miles of backcountry trails that are perfectly suited for multi-day loops.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Best Practices and Safety Precautions Like any product, diatomaceous earth needs to be applied correctly to actually work and to stay safe for you, your family, and pets.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • Adcock manages child safety seat inspection events and training across Northern Indiana, aimed at helping parents ensure their car seats are properly installed and that their children are safe.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
  • Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • Its governance and impact have rightly been the subject of intense investigative reporting over the years, with journalists revealing corruption scandals and human rights violations that far outlive the games.
    Gypsy Guillén Kaiser, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • In 1979, when Thatcher took over 10 Downing Street, Britain was rightly labeled the economic sick man of Europe.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Adverb
  • If the balance sheet is sound, management incentives are improving and a credible catalyst exists, the uncertainty may resolve more favorably than the valuation assumes.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The House bill was reported favorably by the Ways and Means committee in March.
    Neal Riley, CBS News, 23 June 2026

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“Aright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aright. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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