deservedly
Example Sentences
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“I mean, that soundtrack is deservedly very famous,” Jones said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Beyond that, they were also beloved by critics and audiences alike, with “WALL-E” deservedly earning a spot in the Criterion Collection in 2022, designating the film as a significant work within the medium of cinema.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
The industry has long been a Wall Street punchline, and deservedly so.
From Barron's ● May 8, 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
