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deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /


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“The least the national team and the upcoming tournament deserve is for us to be 100% focused on that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"We deserve better, and if that means going on strike, I'm ready."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Ms. Noonan’s column offered the kind of generous, elevating message today’s graduates deserve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

England's approach to batting is so often under scrutiny, but on this occasion they deserve some leeway because of the conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“They didn’t deserve to win, by the way,” he added.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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