in the right
idiom
: 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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One of the males pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the right leg.
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2024
Read Next: The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth
A few basic bass poppers in the right sizes are other good patterns to carry, especially when targeting bronzebacks.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2024
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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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