Sentence examples for merited that from inspiring English sources

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

But Jeremy Beadle, whose death at 59 has merited that coverage in today's Sun and Mirror, was a figure of surprisingly wide appeal.

The contest, though it barely merited that word, was a stark contrast with their first meeting this season, when Richmond won by one point with a goal after the siren.

Although his previous boss had routinely given him scores of 3.5 on their five-point performance scale, Friedman didn't believe his work merited that; and whenever she presented him with opportunities to develop his skills and ramp up his contributions, he failed to follow through.

"They really have to do some explaining as to how this company merited that price and how they'll return the value to shareholders," said Kim Caughey Forrest, senior analyst at Fort Pitt Capital Group, which holds Microsoft shares.

No one else in the series has merited that treatment.

Winning Wimbledon would also merit that adjective.

Nothing about the building's design seems to merit that name.

"You don't merit that," said Mr. Bolsonaro, a former army parachutist.

And what's more, you will merit that treasure, my child.

On the merits, that is just as well.