deserve
Example Sentences
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There were always intracaucus grumblings about her favoritism to him, and how he didn’t deserve any of it.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
It may not be the landmark L.A. asked for, but in Sayre Gomez’s painting “Vertigo,” you begin to understand why it’s the one we deserve.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The Pentagon has recognized for years that open-source solutions deserve evaluation on equal footing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“The people and pets of Los Angeles deserve every opportunity to thrive together,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
He stared ahead, wondering what he’d done to deserve this.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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