well-deserved
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"There was always that bit of hope and, as it's the FA Cup, it throws up mad moments. I thought we were the well-deserved winners and credit to the lads. They were absolutely outstanding."
From BBC
More important, will “Slow Horses” win a bunch of well-deserved awards?
From Los Angeles Times
That was, without question, largely Madigan’s doing, and over the weekend, the industry vet took home a well-deserved Critics’ Choice Award for her performance.
From Salon
I was thrilled to see his well-deserved Emmy win a few months later.
From Los Angeles Times
The work earned her Star Baker for the week — a well-deserved honor.
From Los Angeles Times
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