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deserve

[dih-zurv] / dɪˈzɜrv /


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Other older adults fear that if they accept benefits they might be taking money away from people who deserve it more, Johnston said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

This time around, Bromley, MK Dons and Cambridge United have all had fantastic seasons in League Two, and Andy Woodman, Paul Warne and Neil Harris deserve so much credit.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“CalChamber is participating in an independent expenditure campaign because voters deserve to know more about Mr. Steyer,” said John Myers, a spokesman for the chamber.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

There is no doubt which teams deserve that designation in today’s NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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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