- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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“But I’ve always believed it deserves to be the reason you come in the first place.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Still, they say the association deserves attention because these medications are so frequently prescribed to people with DKD.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
She said the "hubris and incompetence" of those in charge of Scotland's ferry network had "failed a blameless workforce that deserves the chance to turn the page".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Sometimes repeatedly going over an issue gives it more power than it deserves.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
“If anyone deserves to pick up dog poop, it’s me.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
