deservedly

Example Sentences

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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

The Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman gets all the attention and accolades as being one of the smartest and most successful general managers in sports, and deservedly so.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The Magpies dominated the majority of the opening 45 minutes and deservedly took the lead when Gordon fired in his first Premier League goal from open play for over a year.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

However you split the 24 teams, they would be favourites and deservedly so.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

“Ma’am,” Augustus said, nodding toward her, “your daughter’s car has just been deservedly egged by a blind man. Please close the door and go back inside or we’ll be forced to call the police.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green