deserved

Example Sentences

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"There are games Tottenham have lost this season where they've played poorly and deserved to lose. Today was much better, but I don't know what solace that is for the Tottenham supporters at the moment."

From BBC

The premium is deserved because of tech’s ability to sustain high earnings growth over the long-term—a trajectory based on AI demand that’s in its early stages —but it isn’t a large one.

From Barron's

The premium is deserved because of tech’s ability to sustain high earnings growth over the long-term—a trajectory based on AI demand that’s in its early stages —but it isn’t a large one.

From Barron's

When people believe they cannot grow or improve, setbacks feel like proof that they never deserved success in the first place.

From Science Daily

He laboured under the fatal impression that he had time to deliver his vision and that he deserved patience.

From BBC