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deserving

[dih-zur-ving] / dɪˈzɜr vɪŋ /


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But even they may be stumped when faced with the gargantuan challenge of coming up with a deserving story to encapsulate the unique feat of producing 500 episodes of television.

From Los Angeles Times

She believes young women are capable, deserving of independence, but she’s still my father’s younger sister, still responsible for me.

From Literature

Teammates including James and Doncic count Reaves among their peers deserving of star status.

From Los Angeles Times

"Their connection and skill in the ring have shone throughout, making them thoroughly deserving champions," she said.

From BBC

Forty-eight MPAs have already been identified as part of an "ecologically significant" network of places "deserving of enhanced protection".

From BBC