deserve
Example Sentences
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There’s a key difference between a slave and an AI system: While the basic humanity of the former is self-evident, the claim that the latter might deserve moral consideration is speculative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"While Ofgem, Ofcom and Ofwat have made some progress, they must now act with far greater urgency to ensure consumers get the standard of service they deserve."
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“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
A new scientific review suggests that Polygonum multiflorum, a root long used in traditional Chinese medicine, may deserve serious attention as a potential therapy for androgenetic alopecia.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
“Explain, and maybe we’ll decide that you deserve the Elucidator,” Jonah said.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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