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deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /


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“Gig drivers deserve a seat at the table,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Courts have repeatedly upheld buffer-zone protections for funerals, polling sites and other places where people deserve to be left in peace; a law addressing disruptive behavior at houses of worship is on solid constitutional ground.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Up to 8.7 million voters -- a majority of them women -- will decide whether Hichilema's economic reforms deserve another term or whether the opposition can turn widespread discontent into a comeback.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

"They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support. Since day one, I have been in Boyle Heights listening to residents, meeting with families, and making sure their voices guide our response."

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

“Please. They don’t deserve to be killed,” I said.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

“I hate that I’m giving you this much of my energy today ... My family deserves to be remembered for who they were, not how they died.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Hopefully her personal circle gives her the love and support that she deserves during that time.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

Roberts’ opinion for the court, despite being well-written and legally correct, resists critiquing the original order with the forcefulness this issue deserves.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

"We have a duty to uphold the very highest standards in uniform and to treat every woman with the dignity and respect she deserves", he added.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

I look at our cart, and decide that one good turn deserves another.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Prosecutors on Friday said he deserved heavy punishment.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

People who worked with him and knew the couple said she made sure his ideas were given the credit she felt they deserved.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Was there a specific moment when it dawned on the “Hacks” team that Jimmy and Kayla deserved more airtime?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The records are still there and still sound great, even if they didn’t earn their creators the kind of money and lifestyle that they deserved.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

“My dear friend,” said Mr. Pumblechook, taking me by both hands, when he and I and the collation were alone, “I give you joy of your good fortune. Well deserved, well deserved!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Norris was followed across the line by Verstappen and Antonelli, both of whom drove fine races themselves, the three podium finishers fully deserving their results.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

That’s a common enough type, deserving of empathy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

That still leaves five candidates deserving closer study.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

With his exit, they must realize there are others who are more deserving of attention and support.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

She believes young women are capable, deserving of independence, but she’s still my father’s younger sister, still responsible for me.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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