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deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /


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Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they prepare to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Additional trained resource remains in place, and our focus is on ensuring members of the Civil Service Pension Scheme receive the service they expect and deserve," said a spokesperson.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Perhaps Mr. Pelley and his long career deserve more respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A new scientific review suggests that Polygonum multiflorum, a root long used in traditional Chinese medicine, may deserve serious attention as a potential therapy for androgenetic alopecia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

“Explain, and maybe we’ll decide that you deserve the Elucidator,” Jonah said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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