Sentence examples for merited over from inspiring English sources

But former U.S. officials are united in skepticism of the claim that this level of squabble was merited over Canada's use of the word "concerned," a classic Western favorite to signal attention without major condemnation.

The manager claimed Touré merited inclusion over Lovren for the Ivorian's attitude on a daily basis.

"I think we merited it over the 90 minutes but certainly the gave us a few frights in the second half".

Leonard's evocations of the jazz life merited that often over-used term "iconic".

There was a bit of investor angst (some merited, some not) over the last batch of YC companies.

And I will, by valiantly arguing Drizzy's merits over his history-making predecessor.

You could imagine Fearne Cotton and Zane Lowe agreeing on this song's merits over a soya latte.

Undisturbed by criticism, he authorized the construction of ironclads, kept his department as free from graft as possible, and promoted officers of merit over those with great seniority.

The incumbent, who is expected to retire in July, stands for merit over caste: he is the first Dalit (formerly, untouchable) in the job.

Claiming the guide valued "technical merits" over "emotion and spontaneity", Simon accused the 2009 edition of once again ignoring popular, more accessible chefs.

The ICC selection process was supposed to mark an improvement - with stricter qualifications for office, more transparency, and emphasis on merit over connections.