well-deserved
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The locals’ reputation for being welcoming, kind-hearted and generous is well-deserved.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
But if Ms. Smart loses—for the first time in five years—I would hope Ayo Edebiri gets a well-deserved lead-actress-comedy Emmy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
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
As I am constantly telling the Daily Prophet, Mr. Crouch is taking a well-deserved break.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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