Sentence examples for deserving if from inspiring English sources

Southport and its indie-rock imprint, Northport Records, have released 130 CDs over 32 years by deserving if lesser-known artists as well as Chicago jazz legends.

Using changed names and disguised identities, Mr Mda imagines, in "The Madonna of Excelsior", how their lives have proceeded since then.Most of those involved emerge as people deserving, if not sympathy, at least understanding.

Oklahoma State would seem to be a long shot to get a spot in the national title game, but a convincing win could persuade some voters that the Cowboys are deserving if L.S.U.

There were guys up there who were just as deserving, if not more so, than me, for a second chance in life.

Sarah Palin deserves, if not credit, then a bit of sympathy.

Utterly deserved, if this song is anything to judge by.

"I thought we got exactly what we deserved if I'm honest," Harris said.

Zvonareva served efficiently and made fewer mistakes, a deserved if uninspiring winner.

But there are other memories and other champions who deserve, if not full honors, at least a sign of respect.

In that sense, the finals got the final it deserved, if not the excellent and joyous hosts.

In some ways, an 80 percent reduction might seem deserved, if Autonomy was in fact cooking its books.