The phrase "merit making" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used in the context of Buddhist or Thai culture, where it refers to the act of earning spiritual merit through positive actions and deeds. Example: The temple held a ceremony for merit making, where people could offer donations and participate in prayers and rituals to accumulate good karma.
"Some countries have decided the economic benefits merit making the switch".
"When they see we are promoting based on merit, making the department more efficient, and professionalizing it, well, that's the best morale booster you can have," he said.
"I'm very big on trying to get things on my own merit, making connections on my own, rather than relying on connections of family," Mr. Palmer says.
Their group, if they and their friends are any indication, is attracting young professionals who want to see hard work and merit make their mark.
The fact that the accuser's brother is missing from the squad and hasn't been picked on merit makes me feel extremely uncomfortable about supporting my country.
A strong, independent Civil Service, recruited solely on merit, makes good the shortcomings of government ministers, exclusively drawn as they are from among members of Parliament, which by its nature is a limited source of talent.
A remarkable development of this period that must not be overlooked was the production of statuary of considerable merit, made with lacquer composition (kanshitsu), a process derived from China but carried to a high standard in Japan for a brief period, until it was superseded by wood sculpture.
It was ordered by the Continental Congress to stop giving commissions or promotions, since the Congress could not afford the extra pay these entailed, so Washington drew up orders for a Badge of Military Merit made of purple cloth.
Traditionally cancer research priorities have been determined using a "group" model of decision-making, where options are advocated for by spokespersons and a judgement of quality and merit made by the group.
If you lawyer tells you that your medical expert did not feel your case had merit, make sure you consult with another attorney IMMEDIATELY, in order to protect your time to bring a lawsuit from expiring.
Pugh certainly has opinions which, irrespective of their merits, make welcome additions to the narrative.
