in the right
phrase
: 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.
Examples of in the right in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The All Blacks moved the ball back to Damian McKenzie and Jordie Barrett's long pass allowed Jordan to squeeze past Antoine Hastoy in the right corner.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
The selection of Iglesias marks the first time in the right-handed pitcher’s 11-plus seasons he has been named an All-Star.
—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Messi, as usual, was in the right place at the right time for his goal.
—
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
If a street preacher shouts their sermon into a bullhorn on a public street, and a nearby business owner calls the police, who is in the right?
—
Emily Holshouser
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for in the right
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
ABC News,
4 July 2026
The selection of Iglesias marks the first time in the right-handed pitcher’s 11-plus seasons he has been named an All-Star.
—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
4 July 2026
Messi, as usual, was in the right place at the right time for his goal.
—
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
If a street preacher shouts their sermon into a bullhorn on a public street, and a nearby business owner calls the police, who is in the right?
—
Emily Holshouser
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for in the right
Cite this Entry
“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
