- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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That reaction deserves more attention than the CPI number itself.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
What deserves your focus? says Robert Gaudette, CEO of Houston-based NRG Energy who spent 25 years climbing the ranks before taking the top job earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"He is very important to Arsenal and what they achieve. He was magnificent and doesn't get the credit he deserves."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Sept. 11 was an event of its time and deserves to stand in history, but not entirely outside of context.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
I ask, because I want to remind us both that answering embarrassing questions is the least of what he deserves.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
