- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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"Honestly, he deserves it, the season he had was exceptional."
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
A feat like that definitely deserves a tip of the hat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Every Iowan deserves when they turn on the tap to ensure that their water is clean and not giving them cancer.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"And yet we're not giving it the attention, we're not giving it the awe that it probably truly deserves," he added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
“I think we are. I can’t think of anyone who deserves to know it more.”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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