well-deserved
Example Sentences
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My plan, just back from a trip to the East Coast, was to give California a well-deserved pat on the back for its unwavering commitment to coastal protection and public access.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
This has made Bessent the subject of some well-deserved criticism, including from his former mentor and hedge-fund legend Stanley Druckenmiller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Former world number one Rafael Nadal, whose academy Eala graduated from, congratulated her on the win, writing on X: "A well-deserved title for all the hard work."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
OK, time for me to dip out so we can all enjoy a couple of well-deserved days off.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
After dinner Mom takes a well-deserved break in the living room while the rest of us clean up.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
