deserving
Example Sentences
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That still leaves five candidates deserving closer study.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
With his exit, they must realize there are others who are more deserving of attention and support.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The undefeated German is widely viewed as the most deserving contender yet to receive his opportunity.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
But deserving more attention is how he has enriched the country by building a remarkable company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
I was half an hour late, having got lost on the way here, and I felt as deserving of a scolding as a schoolboy.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
