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deserving

[dih-zur-ving] / dɪˈzɜr vɪŋ /


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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

But deserving more attention is how he has enriched the country by building a remarkable company.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

“Specialty-focused high schools like LACHSA, be it arts or any other topic deserving of protection, because it is a gathering place for exceptionally talented, ambitious, driven kids,” Killam says.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

But he had that look of eager, deserving expectation.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




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