deserve

Example Sentences

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Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said her players "do not deserve that level of refereeing" after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoided a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Champions League quarter-final exit.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Military service is an honorable path, and those who risk their lives for their country deserve the highest level of respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

No date for the report’s release has been set, leaving human rights advocates fearing the issues will not get the attention and funding they deserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Working families put a lot on the line when they take out a loan,” Rayfield said, “and they deserve lenders who treat them fairly and follow the law.”

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

“I told you that you deserve the stars.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas