well-deserved

Example Sentences

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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

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 • Feb. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

I took a bath, tended to my various wounds, and generally took a well-deserved rest.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss