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These positive qualities ascribed to Mexicans also give contour to expatriates’ capacity for appreciation and acknowledge their worth in meriting such deferential treatment on the past of their host culture.

Identity narratives by American and Canadian retirees in Mexico 2007

These positive qualities ascribed to Mexicans also give contour to expatriates’ capacity for appreciation and acknowledge their worth in meriting such deferential treatment on the past of their host culture.

Identity narratives by American and Canadian retirees in Mexico 2007

The contemplation of this present life, however, has some accompanying imperfection, and consequently there is room for improvement; hence such contemplation does not destroy the idea of meriting but makes increase of merit in proportion as Divine charity is more and more exercised.

On Prayer and The Contemplative Life Aquinas Thomas 1907

Stella, whose soul revolted at the idea of meriting compassion on such an occasion, felt her late colourless cheeks instantly glow, for the manner of her companion spoke too legibly his sentiments to be mistaken in their signification.

Stella of the North, or the Foundling of the Ship 1802

If that were not enough, a series of felonies, such as "possession of methamphetamine for sale," "grand theft" and "vehicle theft with a prior" are being reclassified as meriting only one year in county jail instead of two to four years in prison.

Ventura County Star Stories 2010

My Conscience acquits me of ever 'meriting' expulsion at this School; I have been 'idle' and I certainly ought not to talk in church, but I have never done a mean action at this School to him or 'any one'.

The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 George Gordon Byron Byron 1806

But those folks were the very people who could get lynched without even meriting a comment in the local press.

Think Progress » McCain On DADT: ‘I Will Be Glad To Listen To The Views Of Military Leaders’ 2010

This is because, if the focus is on the individual citizen and not the lawyer, their legal rights can be as important as their health, deserving of the same respect, and meriting equivalent support.

Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011

He increased the number of MBEs to make up the shortfall, and told MPs: "The distinction between service meriting the award of an MBE and that meriting a British Empire Medal has become increasingly tenuous."

David Cameron revives the British Empire Medal 2011

It seems that Obama is suggesting criteria for the US to regard other nations as respectable global citizens meriting US support.

Matthew Yglesias » A Friend in Need 2009