deserve

Example Sentences

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“You deserve better from Sacramento, and I’ll work with you to make sure we deliver it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

“The boys didn’t deserve this beating—for their performance, their commitment, their love,” Gattuso said.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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