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However, those additives remain behind after drying and can change the behavior of the printed material, which is undesirable for many advanced applications.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

They can align government, industry and society toward a single technological objective through instruments that are unavailable and undesirable in a democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Many are led by individuals with strong personalities—a necessary quality in start-ups, many would argue—but an undesirable one, from a governance point of view, for firms launching IPOs at historic valuations.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

Unsurprisingly, the Dutch Meat Association, which represents the industry, is unhappy at the move, which it calls "an undesirable way to influence consumer behaviour".

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

“Now, I am well aware that being raised by wolves can be considered an undesirable start in life,” she began.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

Our ancestors are immigrants, criminals, and the undesirables.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2024

The skin barrier does more than just keeping undesirables out––it also is crucial for keeping certain essentials, like water, in.

From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2023

Mints are frequent offenders, and they top many gardeners’ lists of undesirables.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2023

“It's horribly lamentable that we would paint any group as undesirables based on the actions of an extremely small number of radical folks that don't represent the religion in any way,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2015

The Immigration Act of 1917 barred thirty-three kinds of undesirables from entering the United States, and so, in 1922, on the deck of the Giulia, passengers distussed how to escape the categories.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides