deserve

Example Sentences

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There are moments in the storytelling that skew toward the overly solemn, or overly righteous, and fans of other sports might think they deserve equal time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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

“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

No date for the report’s release has been set, leaving human rights advocates fearing the issues will not get the attention and funding they deserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“You earn straight As. You excel on all the state tests. You deserve better than we can currently offer you here at Riverview. You deserve to be at Sunny Brook.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein