well-deserved
Example Sentences
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A suspected gearbox failure robbed him of well-deserved points.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
OK, time for me to dip out so we can all enjoy a couple of well-deserved days off.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
The film is supposedly Armie Hammer’s comeback vehicle after his swift and well-deserved cancellation, but it plays more like a setup to make the actor look even worse.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
“The weakness overseas could very well spark a well-deserved pause in some of the high-flyers in the U.S. markets,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“And you could take some well-deserved time off.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
