deserve

Example Sentences

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“You deserve better from Sacramento, and I’ll work with you to make sure we deliver it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"We don't deserve this, it's not fair. I'm sorry I couldn't make it happen," Gattuso said, eyes glistening, before retreating to the dressing room.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“All Plaintiffs involved in this matter deserve to be represented by counsel . . . who are above reproach.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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 felt kind of bad because the woman was only doing her job, and anyway she hadn’t forced me to come here, so she didn’t really deserve my scowl face.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller