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deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /


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“People who struggle with their gender identity deserve compassion, sensitivity, and respect,” the lawsuit says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When he isn’t talking with executives at the companies he follows or analyzing their prospects and financials, he is advising Neuberger’s portfolio managers about which retail shares deserve a spot in their funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

His movie expands on films of a similar nature, finding a sweet spot where themes of empathy, forgiveness, brutality and grace can be discussed with the attention they deserve.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

"The American people deserve to know whether Congress was misled and whether information about Jeffrey Epstein and his associates is being withheld," Mace wrote.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

I walk the whole way to my house and head to the back, where I left the sliding door unlocked, wondering whether I even deserve to make a check mark for today.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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