deserved

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After the match Arbeloa made clear he felt Camavinga's second yellow card for time wasting was unfair and that his side deserved to progress, but also accepted responsibility.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He was a constant threat on Liverpool's left-flank, receiving a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted after 69 minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Smith: The critics didn’t give us the value we deserved.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Castres' line speed and pressure on passes forced Saints into some early handling errors, one of which led to the visitors taking a deserved lead after eight minutes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

If I took home gold, I didn’t want anyone to doubt that I deserved it, so I needed to go out there and earn it.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles