as in unfair
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Recent Examples of undeserved
But that can breed undeserved complacency, according to independent testing.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
My goal has always been to better care for the vulnerable and undeserved community that raised me.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Former attorney general Eric Holder, a leading member of the team behind that failure, took a break from picking Harris’s running mate last week to take an undeserved victory lap in the media.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Aug. 2024
And what would really blow their un-American minds is that, despite America’s not undeserved reputation for rampant materialism, none of this is about money.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 July 2024
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024
My goal has always been to better care for the vulnerable and undeserved community that raised me.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
Former attorney general Eric Holder, a leading member of the team behind that failure, took a break from picking Harris’s running mate last week to take an undeserved victory lap in the media.
—The Editors, National Review, 5 Aug. 2024
And what would really blow their un-American minds is that, despite America’s not undeserved reputation for rampant materialism, none of this is about money.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeserved
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The unfair playing field must remain protected and its utility exists only for particular groups.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The farm's current leaders have described the documentary as biased and unfair.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, his backers in Silicon Valley could also see the rules as an undue burden on their ability to export products.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
13 Jan. 2025
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But Trump over the weekend cited U.S. contributions — including deaths of American workers who built the canal at the turn of the century — and suggested China had undue influence in managing the canal.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Kyiv and its allies accuse Putin of an unjustified attack in order to seize more territory for his country.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Experts called that criticism unjustified as well, and a Finnish official said that raking for leaves and needles is not a typical feature of Finnish fire prevention.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The complaints allege Apple engaged in fraud, fraudulent inducement, concealment, misrepresentation, negligence, and unjust enrichment.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Lemon is now suing Musk, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, unjust enrichment, and breach of express contract.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Now, half a century ago, Congress realized that Social Security benefit windfalls for public sector employees were costly, unnecessary and unmerited.—
Andrew Biggs,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Some have claimed that the cuts are unmerited, given that culture funding accounts for just over 2 percent of Berlin city budget.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Dec. 2024
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Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto, said that Ford risks being accused of calling an unwarranted election, just a few years after having won a large mandate.—
ROB GILLIES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Justice Jackson dissented, arguing that the emergency relief was unwarranted, as the government did not demonstrate sufficient urgency.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Undeserved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeserved. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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