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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
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California Representative Sara Jacobs countered that targeting transgender kids for political gain is what's truly unfair.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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From holding major banks accountable for unfair practices to strengthening regulations that ensure fair access to credit, the CFPB has been a pillar of financial justice, particularly for Black, Latino, and low-income communities whom predatory financial institutions often target.—
Lenwood V. Long, Sr.,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The idea is to lay the foundation for new habits without putting an undue amount of pressure on yourself.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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The relationships, Canter said, make Ernst vulnerable to being extorted if people learned of them and could give someone undue influence over her.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
4 Mar. 2025
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Speaking from Ottawa, Trudeau condemned the tariffs imposed by the U.S. as unjustified, calling them an attack on Canada, a key ally.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both countries called the link between fentanyl smuggling and trade barriers unjustified and announced plans to retaliate.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
4 Mar. 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
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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 13 Mar. 2025.
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