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deservedly

[dih-zur-vid-lee] / dɪˈzɜr vɪd li /




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Neill’s performance is as flailing and furious as hers, and together, they turn “Possession” into a radical piece of filmmaking that has deservedly earned its cult following and late reverence.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

The industry has long been a Wall Street punchline, and deservedly so.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

"Villa was perfect tonight, every player played their part and they are deservedly going through to the semi-final," their former midfielder Stiliyan Petrov told TNT Sports.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

“They might think that we were celebrating, deservedly? Don’t you think I know what is allowed?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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