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deserving
adjective
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
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dɪˈzɝvɪŋ
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adjective
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
“An idea worth considering”
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An idea worth considering
The deserving poor
A deserving cause
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