deserve
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Men's world number one Jannik Sinner also claimed players are not getting the respect they deserve when it comes to prize money at the majors.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
But if you build a sound case for why you deserve more, and ask at the right time, you have a good chance of increasing your pay.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
It’s quite a big thing to be able to accept that love because we’re all weird, wacky humans wondering, do I deserve this?
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“Americans deserve visibility into how their government is being run, and the actions the military is taking in their name and with their tax dollars,” the Times said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
“Josie, if you’re going to say that thing about how, really, we all deserve to win, you don’t have to,” Lucinda said.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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