deservedly
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His side failed to build on Thursday's win over Norway as they were deservedly beaten thanks to a second-half Rasmus Hojlund penalty.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Samba was afforded a generous ovation towards the end of the game when being deservedly named man of the match.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The segment was funny, not to mention deservedly embarrassing.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
It looks clean and vibrant, and deservedly so, for it is the most significant American house of the 20th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Anyone can buy cheap paintings and reproductions to decorate a room, where they often hang virtually unnoticed, perhaps deservedly so.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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