deserve

Example Sentences

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Celebrities who behave recklessly don’t deserve our respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor said her players "do not deserve that level of refereeing" after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoided a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Champions League quarter-final exit.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

ExpressVPN says it still maintains its no-logs policy and operates independently, but you deserve to know who’s behind your VPN.

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

Lily scowls back and forth from me to Mom, like she’s disappointed that I’m not getting the scolding I deserve.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish