right
Plural
rights
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the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north
- The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.
- Make sure to check your right before changing lanes on the highway.
- Turn to your right at the intersection.
- The door is on the right of the hallway.
- He walked to the right after leaving the building.
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a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have
- Everyone has the right to free speech.
- The right to vote is fundamental in a democratic society.
- She fought for her right to receive equal pay for equal work.
- Citizens are granted the right to a fair trial under the law.
- Human rights include the right to life, liberty, and security.
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the area of the baseball field that is to the right of the catcher when facing the pitcher
- The batter hit a high fly ball to the right, sending the outfielder sprinting towards the fence.
- The crowd cheered as the player in right made a spectacular diving catch.
- He caught the line drive in right, preventing the runner from advancing.
- A sharp grounder went straight to right, and the fielder quickly threw it to second base.
- She threw a perfect assist from right to home plate.
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a political ideology favoring traditional values, limited government, and economic freedom
- The debate highlighted the differences between the right and the left on social policies.
- She identifies strongly with the political right and its emphasis on personal responsibility.
- The right has gained significant support in rural areas of the country.
- Critics from the right argue for lower taxes and reduced government spending.
- The rise of new leaders on the right has reshaped the party's priorities.
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a turn toward the right-hand side
- Take a right at the next intersection to reach the park.
- The map shows a sharp right just after the bridge.
- At the roundabout, make a right to head toward the city center.
- After the bridge, make a quick right into the parking lot.
- Follow the signs and take a right at the traffic circle.
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the hand located on the right side of the body
- She raised her right to wave at the crowd.
- He wrote his name neatly using his right.
- The baby grabbed the toy with his right instinctively.
- She injured her right during the game but kept playing.
- His right was covered in paint after the art class.
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the legal permission to use, share, or control something
- The publisher acquired the rights to the author’s latest manuscript.
- The network secured the television rights for the sports tournament.
- The filmmaker bought the film rights to the popular novel.
- The artist sold the rights to reproduce her artwork on merchandise.
- The team holds the broadcasting rights for the game series.
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a pathway leading to the right side
- The next right takes you to the parking lot.
- Follow this road for a mile, then take the second right to reach the library.
- Follow the trail until you see a small right leading into the woods.
- After passing the school, take the first right to find the community center.
- Take the first right after the gas station to get to the hardware store.