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Now, the source close to the situation tells PEOPLE that the company was out of line and that Perry deserves an apology.
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Maria Pasquini, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But its other frosty treats deserve attention, too.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
But Mulan deserves more honor heaped on its name for its success as a supremely cool martial arts movie.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Some lieutenant governors deserved their pay as agency heads or as effective advisers to governors, notably under Govs.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Maria Pasquini, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But its other frosty treats deserve attention, too.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
But Mulan deserves more honor heaped on its name for its success as a supremely cool martial arts movie.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Some lieutenant governors deserved their pay as agency heads or as effective advisers to governors, notably under Govs.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Brunson earned 70 first-place votes, 24 second-place votes, and four votes for third place, hauling in 426 points — 114 more than three-time MVP, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Smith has upheld Martin’s standard throughout his young career, earning two Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections over his first three seasons.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserve. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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