well-earned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The eager chickens broke formation and pecked hungrily at their well-earned treat.
From Literature
That leaves you debt-free, which can bring a well-earned feeling of psychological safety.
From MarketWatch
Bold decisions to not start Gilmour and Ben Gannon-Doak paid off as the Scots left Copenhagen with a well-earned point.
From BBC
Mr Csépe said he was allowed to have breaks "through well-earned rest times", with one hour of dancing earning him a ten minute break, which could be accumulated to allow him to sleep for an hour or two.
From BBC
First light beams through the curtains and doors we left open to the balcony and confirm our well-earned sleep is over.
From Salon
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