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Recent Examples of deserve
The people of Illinois deserve leaders who will lead with compassion and a commitment to lower costs.
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The hardest part is choosing only one book a month when so many books are being published that deserve attention.
—Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Florida students deserve the same opportunity.
—Carla Cox, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Also, parents deserve the truth.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
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Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The hardest part is choosing only one book a month when so many books are being published that deserve attention.
—Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Florida students deserve the same opportunity.
—Carla Cox, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Also, parents deserve the truth.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserve
earn
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Matt Strahm worked a hitless eighth inning and Lucas Erceg earned his fourth save.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Mansaray now works under a company that requires her to make daily returns of 350 leones ($14), earning an average daily wage of 175 leones ($7), enough to cater to her family and considered high income for many in the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserve. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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