Military analyst Loren Thompson of the Lexington Institute says the description is well earned.
In this regard the tributes paid over the weekend are well earned.
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Nonetheless, South Koreans believe their success has been well earned, and many will be cheering as fiercely as ever for their national team.
The victory at the Golden Globes awarded to him by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is an honor worth savoring, and well earned.
Norwich's last-minute leveller was well earned but Cardiff and Parkin enjoyed the dream start in the battle between second and third placed in the Championship before kick-off.
It was enough and as the three minutes of injury time finished the referee rewarded 5, 000 travelling fans with the final whistle and a well earned draw for Leeds.
Nest Labs has an excellent background, and their thermostat has been a well-earned success.
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Bottom-club Swansea City grabbed three vital points after a well-earned win against play-off hopefuls Lincoln.
But the dedicated Harryhausen had a well-earned following, and was quick with praise for his successors.
When you have a few victories that are hard-fought and well-earned, it's a great feeling.
Hello, it's Tomos Livingstone here, taking over blogging duties while the boss takes a well-earned break.
They are backed by a 5-year warranty and Corsair's well-earned reputation for quality, compatibility, and performance.
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And, given the inauspicious lead up to the meeting, she may well have earned the title.
Americans have a well-earned reputation for risk-taking, but these days we are something of a timid lot.
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It's just after 3pm, and I'm taking a well-earned breather after the stresses and strains of News Day!
But while the astronauts get a well-earned rest, the technical teams have a lot of work to do.
This person is either genuinely needy or a dedicated public servant or the recipient of a well-earned pension.
He stayed off the ice on Sunday and enjoyed some well-earned rest time.
And now, in my old age, I feel I am finally ready to play and dance with well-earned abandon.
Mr Hoshino now plans to give the professor a well-earned rest, and return to science fiction for a bit.
The occasion was marked in the media by a good deal of well-earned retrospective backpatting by current and former members.
But Fulham still could not break down Birmingham's impressive back line, and McLeish's men held on for a well-earned three points.
But first, I have to congratulate the Heat on their well-earned title.
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Until Obama's victory, Orange County, home to Orlando and Disney World, had developed a well-earned reputation as one of Florida's premier battlegrounds.
Fortunately, despite all the huff and puff of lawmakers, video games seem content to bask in the glow of well-earned First Amendment protection.
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Four Seasons is one of the world's top luxury brands with a loyal fan base and well-earned reputation for providing a consistently excellent experience.
"Celtic supporters have received well-earned international plaudits in recent years for the way in which they conduct themselves at home and abroad, " he said.
Twice named the Young Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers' Association, Rooney is cashing in on his well-earned reputation as a hothead.
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