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desirable

[dih-zahyuhr-uh-buhl] / dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl /




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Pangan, 28, who lives in Torrance, felt confused that her friend who lives in Orange County was able to get desirable cheap tickets for swimming, track and tennis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Homeownership is a lofty and desirable goal — and one that many young Americans think is out of reach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition to making work more desirable, Mr. Klingbeil wants to make it easier for companies to hire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That included the $55 billion purchase of Anadarko Petroleum in 2019 that substantially increased Occidental’s U.S. production, boosting its exposure in the desirable Permian basin region of Texas.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The biographies were closest to the ocean and were especially moldy and not as desirable for the thieves.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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