- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
deserves
Example Sentences
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"And the amount of visitors coming from Japan every year to the Mauritshuis is so large. So we thought, if one country deserves the girl, it should be Japan," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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
He has said, external the operation was not "authorised nor directed by me" but he as "the responsible minister...ordered an external independent review because the public deserves clear answers".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I’ve always thought every yard deserves a nice piece of garden art,” Gatwood told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Yeah, but it’s barely enough time to prepare. I’m so excited for him. He deserves this after all the hard work.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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