shop right

American

noun

Patent Law.

the right of an employer to use an employee's invention without compensating the employee for the use, in cases where the invention was made at the place of and during the hours of employment.

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shop right

People continued to shop right up until Christmas Eve.

From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025

The Claire's bankruptcy was a "clear signal" that some parts of retail across the world were "failing to keep up with how people want to shop right now", said Ms Shuttleworth.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025

It’s possible they could shop right fielder Teoscar Hernandez, a free agent after this season, and perhaps a veteran relief pitcher or two, such as Paul Sewald or Justin Topa.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2023

If you visit a coffee shop right now, I almost guarantee there is a pistachio-flavored drink on the menu.

From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2023

“She was Hailsham, maybe a few years before you lot. Apparently she’s working in this clothes shop right now. A really smart one.”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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