desired

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She also criticised the government of Mexico, saying its response left "a lot to be desired".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The Center for Strategic and International Studies, another think tank in Washington, said in late April that "restoring depleted stockpiles and then achieving the desired inventory levels will take many years."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

American pistachios are cultivated for maximum output and size, which is a desired quality for traders, but can also undermine the taste and complexities of the nut, some argue.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Ruth May had the bizarre idea that our neighbors desired to eat her.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver