as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
in light of her admission of having lied, the only rightful course of action for the governor would be to resign
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Victims of tax identity theft can wait up to two years to get their rightful refund, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.
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Then, to his surprise, the video went viral, capturing the attention of more than 130,000 people — including the rightful owner of the diploma.
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Brian Sloan, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Her story, long buried, is now reclaiming its rightful place in American medical history.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Then, to his surprise, the video went viral, capturing the attention of more than 130,000 people — including the rightful owner of the diploma.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The right organizational items can inspire you to continue to work to keep items in their rightful place.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Rightful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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