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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But beyond the smoothness and fantastic flavor, the best thing about Ritual is its commitment to traceability, purity, testing, and quality, earning it our top spot for best vegan protein powders.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, pro athletes earning millions of dollars a year have been accused of joining these conspiracies.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Meriting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meriting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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