deserved

Example Sentences

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“Bill lived a life of purpose, generosity, and service. He believed deeply that every person deserved the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life, and he spent decades working to make that vision a reality.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

While the defendants we spoke to acknowledged some discomfort using taxpayer dollars to finance this retribution, more striking was their unwavering belief that they deserved every cent.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

North, who plays with Humphrey on the U.S. national team, says the buzz around Humphrey is more than deserved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Hope Springs was a little black dot just south of the Arkansas state line, not big enough for the star I was sure it deserved.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry