well-deserved

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ProPublica reporter and New York Times Magazine staff writer Pamela Colloff has earned a well-deserved reputation for her thoughtful writing on the American criminal justice system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The recent rescue of an American pilot down in Iran drew well-deserved praise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Both providers have an excellent and well-deserved reputation on that front.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

And Wall Street analyst Meredith Whitney External link recently tweeted: “Congratulations to my friend, the highly intelligent and incredibly competent Kevin Warsh, on his well-deserved nomination to be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve.”

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

I took a bath, tended to my various wounds, and generally took a well-deserved rest.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss