deserved
Example Sentences
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The German reputation for being cautious and meticulous in diplomatic matters is well deserved, and the three previous national governments have had relatively cordial relations with Russia.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
In this case, combining 19th-century museum specimens with observations of living frog populations allowed researchers to determine that Pristimantis milpe deserved recognition as a distinct species.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
When did it become clear there was critical mass in this category and that it deserved its own focused fund?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"But I just thought the team that deserved to go through went through tonight and that's hard for me to take."
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Everyone deserved peace in their own house, even a girl who could talk to the dead.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
