deserve
Example Sentences
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“SEIU 99 received a nice bonus raise, but they deserve it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
"If Leo were irrelevant, he would not deserve a word. Instead, he is invoked, named, opposed - a sign that his words matter."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
"Parents deserve independent confirmation that the moderation is sufficient, that help systems are effective, and that age checks aren't used for commercial profiling."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The president and Congress must pass long-overdue legislation that reduces costs, allows guestworker access for all of agriculture and provides the stability our farmers, agricultural workforce and America’s families deserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He tumbled sideways, cursed a bit, and decided the cat was not his friend and did not deserve a name after all.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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