deserved

Example Sentences

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“Bill lived a life of purpose, generosity, and service. He believed deeply that every person deserved the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life, and he spent decades working to make that vision a reality.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It was, in the most literal sense, an editorial board convened to decide what deserved to be believed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

While the defendants we spoke to acknowledged some discomfort using taxpayer dollars to finance this retribution, more striking was their unwavering belief that they deserved every cent.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Ulster rallied once more and got a deserved second try.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But it felt like punishment for what he’d done to his mom, one he knew deep down he deserved.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman