deserved
Example Sentences
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“I knew that I was part of something really important and that it deserved all of me,” she says.
As a superficial snob who grew up with golden retrievers that deserved Pantene commercials, I had to know: Why are we so into ugly dogs now?
Speaking of the members who have died, he added: "It's sad that they never got to receive pensions that they deserved."
From BBC
"Eddie deserved to grow and learn from his mistakes and discover the world. You denied him the chance," she said.
From BBC
When asked if he deserved it, Ruth replied: “Why not? I had a better year than he did.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
