rights
Americanplural noun
adjective
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Origin of rights
First recorded in 1955–60
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Ilyas Adam, a human rights legal consultant with the Coalition of Somali Human Rights Defenders, says such mental anguish is widespread among young Somalis.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Fox, not NBC, has the rights to the Belmont.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
When America was awarded hosting rights for the 1994 tournament, it was met with a quip and a sneer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In many cases, these investors hold voting rights at the expense of later investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Despite these considerable obstacles, Colored people fought for our rights and took pride in our achievements.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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