Examples of well-earned in a Sentence
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His cockiness on the court is well-earned.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
And the bounce that ended Dallas’ season was well-earned.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Skyline’s fame is well-earned, though, and worth braving the crowds.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
My organization credentials are well-earned after much trial and error.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Seattle’s reputation as a rainy city is well-earned — not because of downpours, but because of how often the drizzle shows up.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Pragmata controls like a dream, making every dodge, dip, and dive feel well-earned.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the final strategy, Harbour’s inevitable nomination will be well-earned.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
And the bounce that ended Dallas’ season was well-earned.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Skyline’s fame is well-earned, though, and worth braving the crowds.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
My organization credentials are well-earned after much trial and error.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Seattle’s reputation as a rainy city is well-earned — not because of downpours, but because of how often the drizzle shows up.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
That’s been time-tested and well-earned from improbable roots.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Pragmata controls like a dream, making every dodge, dip, and dive feel well-earned.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the final strategy, Harbour’s inevitable nomination will be well-earned.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Well-earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-earned. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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