well-deserved
Example Sentences
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Considered a big letdown after the magisterial “Exile on Main St.,” this album has received a well-deserved critical reappraisal and aged like a fine wine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
“The weakness overseas could very well spark a well-deserved pause in some of the high-flyers in the U.S. markets,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
This “Mummy” turns its back on the spirit of the adventure films starring Brendan Fraser and seeks an all-out horror effect with a well-deserved R rating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Once you get through your parents’ estate, you can take a nice, well-deserved break — but not for too long.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
“And you could take some well-deserved time off.”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
