deserve

Example Sentences

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It’s up to your parents to decide who the “right” people are and who is deserving of their assets after they pass away.

From MarketWatch

I commend them for recognizing him — they gotta give it to one of us, and he deserves it.

From Los Angeles Times

Her previous publishers had been either too overworked or unbothered to treat her and her work with the respect she felt she deserved.

From Los Angeles Times

"We really weren't prepared enough for this particular World Cup, and we probably deserve what we've got at this stage."

From Barron's

"This guy doesn't deserve to play in the Champions League again."

From Barron's