deserved
Example Sentences
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"He deserved to live a quiet life as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a husband, a father and a job creator for dozens of men who also wanted the American dream."
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
They both believed that Balogun should have never received the red card in the first place and deserved his place in the most significant match the U.S. men had played in a generation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Their powerful voices have helped ensure that this case received the attention and scrutiny it deserved," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
“They willfully participated in his scams. They deserved to lose every penny,” another user wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
And if he thought he deserved to win on top of it...
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
