deserve
verb (used with object)
to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation.
has been deserving
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present perfect progressiveof deserve (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“In my humble opinion, he has been deserving for a long time,” said former 49ers coach Steve Mariucci, hired by DeBartolo.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 5, 2016
It has been deserving of a more professional reaction.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 12, 2013
