well-deserved

Example Sentences

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It was a well-deserved break for the world’s best performing major market.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a Capricorn woman, no doubt you’ve made dedicated efforts toward optimizing your experience of life, and seen well-deserved results.

From Los Angeles Times

And Wall Street analyst Meredith Whitney External link recently tweeted: “Congratulations to my friend, the highly intelligent and incredibly competent Kevin Warsh, on his well-deserved nomination to be the next Chair of the Federal Reserve.”

From Barron's

“We expect a well-deserved positive stock reaction,” he added in his note to clients.

From MarketWatch

Reassurance, a well-deserved pat on the back, best wishes for good health and one piece of your favorite candy.

From MarketWatch