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Examples of rightly in a Sentence
If I remember rightly, today is his birthday.
She rightly anticipated a decline in the value of the stock.
He points out, quite rightly, that there are flaws in the theory.
Many people, rightly or wrongly, believe the economy will soon improve.
She rightly admires his paintings.
People are rightly upset about the city's rising crime rate.
Quite rightly, the police commissioner is being blamed for the city's rising crime rate.
She is proud of her children, and rightly so.
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Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, American critics have rightly described Russia as an oligarchic state.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
There's home invasions and burglaries happening, so the homeowners are rightly so and needing and wanting their security to be able to gain access to their homes at a time like this.
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The incoming governor is (rightly) putting daylight between himself and the outgoing guy.
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For example, if in an upcoming season of one of the spinoffs, people started using superpowers like flight and inhuman strength, or using futuristic laser guns, audiences would rightly be confused and thrown for a loop.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
There's home invasions and burglaries happening, so the homeowners are rightly so and needing and wanting their security to be able to gain access to their homes at a time like this.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
The incoming governor is (rightly) putting daylight between himself and the outgoing guy.
—Tj Martinell | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
For example, if in an upcoming season of one of the spinoffs, people started using superpowers like flight and inhuman strength, or using futuristic laser guns, audiences would rightly be confused and thrown for a loop.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Rightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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rightly
adverb
right·ly
ˈrīt-lē 
1
: in agreement with right conduct
2
: in the right or proper manner
3
: in agreement with truth or fact
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