deserved

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Afterwards, Sir Keir said he had been "profoundly humbled" by the meeting and that Nowak deserved "a legacy that goes beyond this awful tragedy".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Given the popularity of Fox News, we believe this latter point deserved further investigation.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Many party members initially argued that Rodríguez deserved latitude to navigate an extraordinary transition after Maduro’s removal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“He was really good — certainly deserved better,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Surely the capital of Hungary deserved better than this!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood