deservedly

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Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"Nigeria deservedly won the game. They were better than us," he added.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

The best new dramatic work I saw anywhere this year was Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” which deservedly won the Pulitzer Prize for drama and the Tony Award for best play.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

She even provided a stoppage time assist for the Brazilian to deservedly get on the scoresheet.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

“Ma’am,” Augustus said, nodding toward her, “your daughter’s car has just been deservedly egged by a blind man. Please close the door and go back inside or we’ll be forced to call the police.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green