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Recent Examples of deserve
Piker and Tolentino deserve some credit for sensing that their theory of social change is incomplete.
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Every family that heats a home or fills a tank deserves the relief that the end of climate lawfare would provide.
—Liam Donovan, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
These students have already missed critical classroom time, and each of them deserves a great education and to be back in school.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
These people who support us every day and shape our education and futures deserve so much better.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Every family that heats a home or fills a tank deserves the relief that the end of climate lawfare would provide.
—Liam Donovan, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
These students have already missed critical classroom time, and each of them deserves a great education and to be back in school.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
These people who support us every day and shape our education and futures deserve so much better.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserve
earn
Verb
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The goal also counted an assist for Rooney, who earned her first ever point in the PWHL.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Blanco, meanwhile, also earned the pitching victory, striking out three and giving up four hits in three innings.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserve. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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