Sentence examples for and rightly from inspiring English sources

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and accurately

and precisely

and justly

and deservedly

and exactly

The phrase "and rightly" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is justified or deserved.
Example: "She was upset about the decision, and rightly so, given the circumstances."
Alternatives: "and justifiably" or "and understandably."

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And rightly so.

The New York Times

Ministers are alarmed, and rightly.

The Economist

Exchanges are scared, and rightly so.

The Economist

Eyebrows were raised, and rightly so.

The New York Times

Voters tend to disapprove, and rightly.

The Economist

British Jews are jittery, and rightly so.

Independent

But mostly and rightly, dance prevailed.

The New York Times - Arts

Jonathan Portes is angry, and rightly so.

The New York Times

Everyone cheered, and rightly so.

The New Yorker

No penalty - and rightly so.

The Guardian - Sport

She's skipped that step, and rightly so.

The New York Times - Arts

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and adequately

and truly

and understandably

and correctly

and fittingly

and justifiably

and reasonably

and appropriately

and aptly

and wisely

and well

and thankfully

and legitimately

and properly

and better

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