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right about

British  

noun

  1. a turn executed through 180°

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adjective

  1. in the opposite direction

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Ackman might be right about the bargains on offer, but right now this isn’t a market in a mood to listen.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He’s partly right about what motivates such leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

In reality, it’s right about the same: elevated.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

What “Canticle” and “Skylark” get right about their very different heroines and time periods is that change doesn’t happen overnight, nor does it benefit everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

In a way he was right, she knew—he was right about so many things—but she started in on him, accusing him of self-righteousness.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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