deserving

Example Sentences

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Scott Kupor, the OPM’s director, in August instructed agencies to be selective in awarding bonuses, and give priority to the most deserving employees.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of their trophies from last season has now been taken from them and no sane voice could mount any sort of case against St Mirren being thoroughly deserving of their glory.

From BBC

She did "many things" all over the pitch in a dominant win for the Gunners, and was fully deserving of the player of the match award.

From BBC

Ministers are reluctant to fuel an ugly conversation about who is "deserving" in society.

From BBC

There are no doubt many people serving excessive sentences for drug crimes in America who are deserving of mercy.

From Salon