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desired

[dih-zahyuhrd] / dɪˈzaɪərd /






ADJECTIVE
sought
Synonyms




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You can convert a portion of your traditional IRA each year when it suits, or even make multiple conversions throughout the year, while staying within your desired tax bracket.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with flaky salt while still warm, if desired.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

But that was us imposing our desired arc, which we all know doesn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Along with successes came not so much failures as experiments that didn’t achieve the desired results.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Perhaps in his presence she imagined herself young and beautiful again, the sonnet lady desired by a man who could not have her.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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