worthy

Example Sentences

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The trees felled to produce them may be said to have been sacrificed in a worthy cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the other end, while Wolves are playing like a team worthy of relegation, they have been far better than the two-points tally they had until recently so it's no real surprise their results have begun to improve.

From BBC

In Davis’ description, he is devoid of jealousy, a generous soul always rooting on her efforts to find worthy secondary partners.

From Los Angeles Times

The purpose of abolition is, in part, accountability for the crimes its agents and administrators have committed, but it would be a worthy and necessary goal anyhow.

From Slate

It was a worthy effort, but it didn’t do anything for their bottom line.

From Salon