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well-earned

British  

adjective

  1. fully deserved

    a well-earned rest
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Patel was able to get President Trump on speakerphone, and the president congratulated the team for a hard-fought and well-earned victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Dreamland Margate in Kent announced on Tuesday that the amusement park's Scenic Railway would "take well-earned retirement from operation as a ride".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"It was a good game of Test cricket and it was a well-earned victory."

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

That leaves you debt-free, which can bring a well-earned feeling of psychological safety.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

But also, with fierce and well-earned pride, they would display their medals.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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