deserves
- present tense form of deserve (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Mr. Jones has given it the biography it deserves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Every couple deserves to start their journey together with an unforgettable day that reflects their beliefs, their personalities and the lives they plan to build together," Lammy wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
"However, any bowel change that is new or different for you deserves medical attention. An annual wellness visit is a good time to raise these concerns."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
You could spoon it on instead, of course, but piping the ricotta creates exactly the kind of unnecessary flourish brunch deserves.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Our Boo deserves better than those two clowns,” she says.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
