- present participle of deserve.
deserving
Example Sentences
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That still leaves five candidates deserving closer study.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
With his exit, they must realize there are others who are more deserving of attention and support.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Harpootlian said Murdaugh is deserving of some concessions because of that, noting “this guy is not a serial killer, he’s not Ted Bundy. The only thing he’s been convicted of is stealing money.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Mandatory challengers are enforced on a rotating basis between sanctioning bodies, and next in line is WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel - widely viewed as the most deserving contender yet to receive his opportunity.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Dadi offered him some of her Parle-G biscuits, which she only does to the most deserving visitors—and Oso.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
