Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] the right [noun sg] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 But his eyes went back to the Workshops and he frowned and sought for the right thing to say .
2 The illuminated sail was reversible , so that it always sailed in the right direction to ensure authenticity .
3 ‘ You came at the right time to save me and Hawkins . ’
4 Then , by what actually occurs , you will be able to confirm that you have in fact turned in the right direction to reach your track .
5 Mungo admired Emily 's patience as she waited for the right moment to mention his proposition .
6 After Theo had gone , Vincent waited for the right moment to break his own news to Sien .
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