deserved

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Lawyer Chris Parente, representing Brian Straw, said that raised red flags, and he pressed the government to share the full unredacted transcripts, saying the public deserved to know what was going on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Pakistan, by contrast, said Trump deserved the Nobel Peace Prize.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"John Cornyn is an outstanding senator and deserved, in my judgement, the president's support."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If ever there was a band that deserved this celebratory victory lap, it is the Whigs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Carrie was teacher’s pet, but she deserved to be, since she never did a bad thing in her life.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney