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desirable

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




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Planetary solidarity to address climate change, overpopulation, poverty and all the other common threats to the welfare of the world may be desirable, but is wildly improbable.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

China in recent years has struggled with youth disillusionment, with millions of college graduates competing for a limited number of desirable white-collar jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"Going from water to hydrogen is a very desirable way we are able to store energy for different applications," Wu said.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

That leaves an opening for Robinson, whose desirable attributes include his height and tenacity, to return to the fold as England's attack leader.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Well, we were invited to the Inaugural Ball, the biggest and most desirable one where thousands of people would gather, where all the new dresses and satin shoes and hairdos would be.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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