- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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"That's a shame, because I think this country deserves better."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Cash flow also deserves a look across several quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
“But I knew Fred could do it. And he did it. He deserves a lot of credit for stepping in quickly, without advance notice, and doing a great job.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
"The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued," Hochul said in a statement.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
She says she deserves to be in that school as much as anyone.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
