Example Sentences

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The bird activity has merited designation as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.

From Washington Post • Aug. 15, 2016

He received a seven-year, $24.5 million contract upon his January 2014 hiring, but Jurich said Thursday the coach has merited an extension.

From Washington Times • Feb. 4, 2016

The last representative team for whom Jarvis played was Surrey's Under-15 side, though his form at Wolves over the past 18 months has merited his inclusion.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2011

He has shown us how good a player he gives us variation up the order with his left hand so he has merited and deserved his inclusion.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2010

“If it were a sceptre,” Franklin remarked, “he has merited it and would become it.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis