desired
Example Sentences
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The survey found that despite mixed views on AI, more than 70% of the faculty desired formal training on it, and about half of students do too.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The 46-year-old said the introduction of specific benchmarks relating to fitness have had the desired impact.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
As she worked on Go Gentle, her heroine turned into a sage who desired only what she had and cheerily accepted whatever fate threw at her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
She adjusts her grip and movements to achieve the desired result.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
To the seaside they went, after much discussion, and though Beth didn’t come home as plump and rosy as could be desired, she was much better, while Mrs. March declared she felt ten years younger.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
