- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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“My guess is the market is assigning this a low probability, but the consequences are large enough that it deserves some premium.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Cash flow also deserves a look across several quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
This, in itself, deserves all the accolades in the world.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Every Californian deserves a fair shot at a stable home — families shouldn’t have to wait years for housing to be approved and built in their communities,” he said in a written statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
But the truth is, no one deserves a grand gesture more than you.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
