by rights
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Their operations have been widely criticised by rights groups.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
As mayor he was criticised by rights groups for using the police against street vendors in a heavy-handed manner, as he worked to keep roads clear in the capital and crack down on unlicensed businesses.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
The drivers were speaking in pool interviews provided by rights holder F1 and governing body the FIA, or in team statements.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had been told that "executions" had stopped in Iran, amid reports by rights groups that Iranian authorities were brutally supressing protests against the government.
From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026
"Enough, my lords. If I had a dozen vans, all of you should have one, but the greatest glory by rights belongs to the greatest knight. Ser Loras shall strike the first blow."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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