Example Sentences

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If the Speaker mentions Jimmy Lai in his address to Parliament, as we hope he will, he will deserve a rousing ovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Kim, like Padilla, is confident the tournament will be a historic success and says the president will deserve credit for that.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

"If implemented, the prime minister will deserve great credit for putting the health of UK citizens ahead of the interests of the tobacco lobby."

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023

Good or bad, or more likely, ugly, we will deserve it.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2023

Believe in me, trust me, and love me, for I will deserve it all.

From The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)