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desired

adjective as in missed

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adjective as in needed

adjective as in requested

adjective as in sought

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Dr Caroline Copeland, who led the new research, said drug policies "will not have the desired impact unless the true scale of the problem is known".

From BBC

This designation was desired by the Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who described his clampdown on criminal gangs as a "war."

From BBC

"The scanner will enable shoppers to choose the avocado that is right for them and which therefore can help them plan their usage and desired shelf life," says Ms Lawrence.

From BBC

China has long desired to promote a "multi-polar" world order, Prof Draper said, referring to the concept of a system in which power is distributed among several major players.

From BBC

Could the wantaway Swede really have been reintegrated if he did not get the move he desired in the final throes of the window?

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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