meritorious
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For the record, Sherman has served our country for decades, earning along the way the prestigious Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal among other accolades.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
He received recognition for Meritorious Service in 1965 and 1966 and the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1967.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2023
His 1650 book, The Meritorious Price of Our Redemption, was denounced as heretical and became the first book banned in the New World.
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2022
His decorations included the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross and two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal.
From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2021
Meritorious conduct of importance should be noted in the soldier's military record and also on his discharge.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
Vocabulary lists containing meritorious
Just Mercy
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"The Blessings of Liberty and Education" by Frederick Douglass
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