right
adjective
in accordance with what is good, proper, or just.
has righted
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present perfectof right (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“We are delighted that the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has righted a wrong and given Jordan the chance she deserves to reclaim her bronze medal,” Suh said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
The agency’s leaders say the Secret Service has righted itself and adheres to high professional standards.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2022
Cristobal, in his second season as head coach, has righted a group that has seen its share of turbulence with three head coaches in the past four years.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2019
But Google has righted this mistake with the Pixel 4.
From The Verge ● Oct. 21, 2019
Before anyone turns at the noise, the cup has righted itself.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
