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was righting

  • past progressive of right.

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With her company gathered, it felt for a little while like the world was righting itself again.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2020

In deciding to get DNA testing that genealogists say has now confirmed the paternity, Peter Harding figured he was righting a historical wrong.

From New York Times Aug. 14, 2015

In spite of bitterness, the tough little State was righting itself.

From Time Magazine Archive

In fact, the diplomatic battle Rogers was righting is likely to become increasingly unimportant.

From Time Magazine Archive

“What are you waitin’ for?” he demanded, whirling on Edwards, who was righting the chair with one hand and rubbing his knee with the other.

From Cap'n Warren's Wards by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby