deserved
Americanadjective
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“The kid is a playmaker. Deserved the Heisman Trophy a year ago, which he secured,” Colorado coach Deion Sanders said.
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023
Deserved results haven’t always gone the way of either of these teams, perhaps explaining why they remain close to one another at the bottom of the standings.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was quick to celebrate the news, tweeting "Deserved recognition for a space in the capital that enhances our historic, artistic and cultural legacy".
From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2021
Well Deserved After Mr. Moon and Ms. Kim celebrated over sushi platters and Korean food with their guests, they went home to the apartment they share in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.
From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2020
I hear, my girl, that Egil said, When to the gallows he was led, That the king's thralls far more than he Deserved to hang on gallows-tree.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
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