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Recent Examples of undeserved
The truth is that neither side generated much of anything five-on-five in the contest, and Vancouver’s 4-1 lead was somewhat undeserved given the run of play.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Oh, Canada is the latest case of Schrader’s undeserved esteem.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
But that can breed undeserved complacency, according to independent testing.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
My goal has always been to better care for the vulnerable and undeserved community that raised me.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Oh, Canada is the latest case of Schrader’s undeserved esteem.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024
But that can breed undeserved complacency, according to independent testing.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
My goal has always been to better care for the vulnerable and undeserved community that raised me.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeserved
Adjective
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That was going to be unfair to every single girl on this team.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2025
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Failing to meet the most stringent applicable requirements could expose employers to legal risks, including claims of unfair hiring practices.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At a minimum, political leaders should avoid undue alarmism about Taiwan.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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This particular pair is made with cooling fabric that’ll be an asset for everything from hot yoga to a toasty airplane cabin, while their cropped, high-rise fit won’t dig into your skin or cause undue discomfort.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Prosecutors for the Civilian Complaint Review Board, New York City’s independent police oversight agency, have since brought a case against Rivera, arguing that Rivera's use of deadly force was unjustified.—
Colleen Hamilton,
Them,
19 Feb. 2025
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Granting Peltier any relief from his conviction or sentence is wholly unjustified and would be an affront to the rule of law.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, Shapiro believes this conviction was unjust and wrote a letter to Donald Trump expressing those feelings.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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These courts too often operate as defenders of an unjust status quo, function with minimal accountability, and regularly undermine legislative reforms.—
Peter Martin,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Now, half a century ago, Congress realized that Social Security benefit windfalls for public sector employees were costly, unnecessary and unmerited.—
Andrew Biggs,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Some have claimed that the cuts are unmerited, given that culture funding accounts for just over 2 percent of Berlin city budget.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Dec. 2024
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Commenters on Reddit overwhelmingly sided with the poster, with many arguing that Mary's reaction was unwarranted.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mike Steele, spokesman for the governor’s office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, insists such comparisons are unwarranted.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Undeserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeserved. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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