as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
that selfless act of heroism merited a public ceremony to honor the young swimmer
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There is capital available for deserving entrepreneurs, often deployed by quality investment firms like EQT, Northzone, and Creandum.—
Oscar Täckström,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026 -
There is some belief Kenneth Murray is deserving of more playing time at middle linebacker despite his struggles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Meriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meriting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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