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Recent Examples of deserve
Mahan said there are pragmatic solutions to California’s woes that deserve to be prioritized over progressive ideals.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
These aren't just job duties—they're quantifiable contributions that deserve recognition.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The armed forces of the United States deserve far better than this.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, Blackett says, home care workers deserve better.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
These aren't just job duties—they're quantifiable contributions that deserve recognition.
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The armed forces of the United States deserve far better than this.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, Blackett says, home care workers deserve better.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deserve
earn
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Matsumoto earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and a doctorate in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Like the Brooks running shoes, these sandals have also earned the APMA Seal of Acceptance.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserve. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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