- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship is a real win, and it deserves to be celebrated.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The former president, who successfully pushed to end the requirement in 2020, said the racial and class equity logic that drove that decision deserves a second look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
"He pleads guilty knowing that he deserves a substantial prison sentence," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The question deserves a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
Or maybe it was because everyone deserves a second chance.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
