deserves

Example Sentences

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On the one hand, being Bob Dylan must be exhausting, and the fanbase kind of deserves what it gets from that standpoint.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The basal ganglia receive information from the cerebral cortex, which helps control thinking, social behavior, and the ability to decide which sensory information deserves attention.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

One continuing question is whether having greater growth of services revenue deserves the same multiple as a transaction-focused business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Regardless of whether you attend the kite festival, this edition of the Weekend section deserves to fly far beyond the confines of your recycling bin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Then—to my enormous relief—she nods, saying, “You did right. I love her, too. She deserves better than what she’s had. But it does mean we’re in a pickle.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen