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deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /


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They can say, “If this fund is legal, I deserve my payout.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

"There's not representation in the media, there's not representation in higher education. There are lots of places where we don't have the representation we deserve," the actor added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In an Instagram spot for furniture retailer Lovesac, the newly single star told fans, “You deserve better than just ‘good enough.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“They deserve dignity, and we have to speak out for them.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

I walk the whole way to my house and head to the back, where I left the sliding door unlocked, wondering whether I even deserve to make a check mark for today.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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