merit
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Chevron has seen its stock rise over 40% since April 2025, with analysts citing compelling investment merit.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
On pure footballing merit he deserves to be ahead of Dykes.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The New York Times has said libel action threatened against it by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over an article alleging sexual assaults against Palestinian detainees by Israeli security services is "without merit".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Applications go first to peer experts, who evaluate scholarly merit.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
There seemed to be merit to both positions, and it was difficult to decide between them.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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