- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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That “golden cross” is not unlike a participation trophy, as it shows that bitcoin has put in enough time and effort that it deserves to say it’s now in a longer-term uptrend.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
“The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued,” she added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Every person deserves to feel safe in and around their home,” Los Angeles County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
That McBurnie-Bowie combination deserves an opportunity to prove its worth having been broken up so prematurely at Hampden.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“But I wouldn’t trouble myself about it if I were you. Whatever happens, Jack will get what he deserves for this.”
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
