well-merited
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Leaving aside his angst and guilt, Kuhn reminds me of Galileo, Galileo’s incomparable intellect, and Galileo’s well-merited intolerance.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 14, 2019
"That diversity makes us stronger and more representative of the public we proudly serve. These updated names for two days of well-merited time off is another way we can demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity."
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2016
The real Essien, driving towards the United area five minutes later, would have found a way round, past or through Nemanja Vidic's cold-blooded obstruction, for which the Serb received the first of two well-merited cautions.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 2, 2011
Fed by rain whose persistence has long been the well-merited butt of music hall humor, luxuriant grass feeds hardy sheep from a breed known as Herdwicks.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2010
I trembled, as I so often did, lest I was about to receive some well-merited rebuke.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
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