well-deserved

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ProPublica reporter and New York Times Magazine staff writer Pamela Colloff has earned a well-deserved reputation for her thoughtful writing on the American criminal justice system.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The recent rescue of an American pilot down in Iran drew well-deserved praise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"Hellerstein possesses a well-deserved reputation for seeking to do justice in every case and for being independent and fair-minded," said law professor Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

Lights dimmed as Redwall prepared for a well-deserved night’s rest.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques