well-deserved
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The locals’ reputation for being welcoming, kind-hearted and generous is well-deserved.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
This has made Bessent the subject of some well-deserved criticism, including from his former mentor and hedge-fund legend Stanley Druckenmiller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Former world number one Rafael Nadal, whose academy Eala graduated from, congratulated her on the win, writing on X: "A well-deserved title for all the hard work."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
It was believed to be the only red card ever handed out after a World Cup final, and the ignominy it brought was well-deserved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
I took a bath, tended to my various wounds, and generally took a well-deserved rest.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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