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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Take a shower, get dressed, and put yourself in the right headspace.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
By taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach, providers can envision potential disruptions ahead of time and make strategic investments in the right resilience capabilities today to come out stronger in the future.
—Mit Somaiya, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
The Highlanders had another chance waved off by officials in the second half when Dany Husen got free in the right flat and sent a cross in the direction of a converging Daniel Vazquez.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Voya Financial ’s management team is undertaking a turnaround that seems to be steering the ship in the right direction, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
By taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach, providers can envision potential disruptions ahead of time and make strategic investments in the right resilience capabilities today to come out stronger in the future.
—Mit Somaiya, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
The Highlanders had another chance waved off by officials in the second half when Dany Husen got free in the right flat and sent a cross in the direction of a converging Daniel Vazquez.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Voya Financial ’s management team is undertaking a turnaround that seems to be steering the ship in the right direction, according to Morgan Stanley.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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“In the right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20right. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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