merited

Example Sentences

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“They never would have merited a full-scale federal investigation,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

This means the Fed could delay any interest-rate cuts until later in the year, if it determines that rate cuts are merited at all.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Tudor, who has had nothing to celebrate since succeeding sacked Thomas Frank, pumped his fists in delight towards the travelling Spurs fans, who celebrated wildly as their team finally got the reward they merited.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Undoubtedly the process complaints are merited, as there hasn’t really been a process.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Taken literally, this assertion seems implausible, and historians’ skepticism seems merited.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann