desired
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Let cool on the baking sheet, then finish with a little flaky salt if desired.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
Each time you open a pack of Pokémon cards, you don’t know what you’re going to get, maybe a low-rated Wishiwashi or a highly desired Charizard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
He used the AI assistant Claude to crib these from the desired skills listed in job postings for the kinds of roles he was targeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Meanwhile, 12% of Americans said insufficient child care options played a role in their decision to have fewer children than desired.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
The children looked at one another, thinking of all the things they desired.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
