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
Amid the Americans' post-match celebrations at a well-merited point emerged a compassion that, although sincere, would have felt humiliating.
From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2010
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
“At any rate, I have placed implicit and well-merited confidence in you,” said Stephen.
From Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir by Garvice, Charles
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