- present participle of deserve.
deserving
Example Sentences
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"In the 1840 narrative, Byfield sought to impress wealthy patrons by presenting himself as a dutiful soldier and deserving veteran," O'Keeffe says.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
This argument is ridiculous, as in deserving of ridicule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
I got so much love and so much support for that show, but I didn’t feel deserving of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Rockets made light work of the chase and while the game was an underwhelming occasion, it was a fitting and deserving end for the tournament's most consistent and well-structured side.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
I hovered by the food, hoping to make myself useful and deserving.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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