deserving
Example Sentences
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“I feel everything that comes to us is deserving, but we have to work hard,” McDonald said.
From Los Angeles Times
But they are every bit as deserving of support, and they have been fighting for the same values that once made Hong Kong a beacon of hope for generations of ordinary Chinese.
"The nerves also come from a sense that this team feels deserving of silverware," said Kirk-Francis.
From BBC
But to be honest with you, the thing for me that I really connected with Sophie was her journey and discovery into self-love and knowing that she’s also deserving of it.
From Los Angeles Times
"She was a 17-year-old child and she was not deserving of that," the judge added.
From BBC
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