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meriting

verb

present participle of merit

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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Undrafted rookie Skyler Thomas is likely deserving of a practice squad opportunity.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Tong’s office correctly notes that protecting children, preventing youth access, addressing synthetic cannabinoids, and ensuring product safety are legitimate public policy objectives deserving serious attention.

— John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

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Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
As tuition climbs and federal oversight tightens on low-earning programs, a new tool lets families compare outcomes across California campuses.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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