- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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"This plaque ensures that her pioneering contributions to science receives the wider recognition it deserves."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But take a step back and consider the finished garment with the grace it deserves, and chances are, you’ll find something worth admiring.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Every young person deserves that freedom during the roughly 180 days a year they spend in school, too.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Frank said the new findings show why the adaptive immune system -- the part responsible for producing antibodies -- also deserves closer study.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
“And nobody deserves to feel like I felt. But I know it sucks, what’s happening with your dad. I know what it’s like to lose someone. Just...don’t do it to anyone else, okay?”
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
