- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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“The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued,” she added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I think there’s a lot to say about someone who may not have the skills, but is willing to learn and put in the work. That’s an amazing thing and he deserves it,” Carson added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
“And then call you a ‘dirtbag’ deserves an apology.”
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
The answers, whenever they come, would appear to shape Tuchel's thinking and Alexander-Arnold's England career, but he deserves the opportunity to provide them.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
I look at our cart, and decide that one good turn deserves another.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
