desirable
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"The infants that aren't being cared for where the deaths are taking place are disproportionately those that aren't desirable for adoption," it finds.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
When older workers do incorporate AI into their skillset, they’ll be more desirable to employers, Johnson said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Prices of less desirable games have dropped, while many travelers haven’t materialized.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Johnson said historically, population growth is a reflection of how desirable a place is, but declines aren’t necessarily negative.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Even less weight was generally desirable, but only provided that the man had the strength to steer the boat.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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