On the break, they offered pace and verve, a combination that deservedly earned them the advantage in the first half.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It's not enough, one gathers, for these marathon runners to be celebrated for pounding 26 miles of pavement in four hours and for deservedly earning a sense of lifetime achievement.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
3.30 HAY: Consistent topweight Drill Sergeant deservedly earned his stripes with a win at Royal Ascot.
The Sun (2009)