This performance warranted recognition from several division I universities.

The performances, for the most part, warranted that reaction.

Sanders signed a five-year, $5.9 million contract in 1989, but his agents and the Lions agreed in January that his performance warranted more.

The question was, does its performance warrant the four grand?

Someone needs to acknowledge that Serkis could be nominated, but he's not been because his performance doesn't warrant it.

Nevertheless, he felt the performance of the aircraft warranted its development as a potential replacement for the Bf 110 in the bomber destroyer role.

I think my play and my performance and my contribution warranted reconsideration.

People, superstars, fringe players, coaches, executives, owners and commissioners understood they couldn't escape becoming targeted if Vecsey believed their performance or conduct warranted a public flogging.

The company has continued to pay its debts, he said, adding that its performance did not warrant a bankruptcy filing.

The unanimous vote on Tuesday amounted to a declaration of doubt about whether the performance and pledges to improve service warranted renewals.