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sought-after

[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-] / ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /




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USC admitted 12.6% of first-year applicants this fall for sought-after slots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

On the resale market, highly sought-after kits can go for more than $100.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Spanning 5,920 square feet, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence is tucked behind gates and surrounded by mature greenery, offering plenty of privacy in the sought-after California enclave.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Khalaili has been one of the most sought-after young prospects in Europe this summer.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

She ought a be the most sought-after help in the state.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett


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