sought-after
Example Sentences
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Panettiere was 17 when “Heroes” became a breakout hit and made her and co-stars Milo Ventimiglia, Masi Oka and Zachary Quinto sought-after talents.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Few properties combine this degree of scale, privacy, and resort-style living in one of California’s most sought-after residential communities,” Altman said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The slicing and dicing of available tables can mean there are only so many seats at the most sought-after establishments, begetting a sense of scarcity at the highest levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
"It's not a sought-after taste in wines, so even if they're still drinkable, they won't be marketed," he predicted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
He was delighted that his daughter, so bored and in such bad health, should have managed to land the most sought-after bachelor in the area.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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