desired
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"The city stores have retained their upper end airs and graces, but the suburban stores leave a lot to be desired – they're mundane, they lack excitement and there's definitely no glitz," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Without an active catalyst, the reaction cannot produce the desired drug.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Its savings programme will cost $2.0 billion before delivering the desired yearly benefits.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Being a “permabull” and always betting on stocks is slightly better, because stocks go up more than they go down — but it still leaves a lot to be desired.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Addressing the jurors as “gentlemen,” he insisted, “I never devised a scheme to have Roan killed. I also never desired his death.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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