well-deserved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A suspected gearbox failure robbed him of well-deserved points.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
OK, time for me to dip out so we can all enjoy a couple of well-deserved days off.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
The film is supposedly Armie Hammer’s comeback vehicle after his swift and well-deserved cancellation, but it plays more like a setup to make the actor look even worse.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
See more: Are falling tech stocks the start of an overdue selloff — or a well-deserved pause?
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
As if settling in for a well-deserved rest, he folded his scaly legs and sat.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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