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desirable

[dih-zahyuhr-uh-buhl] / dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl /




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Other people in the Clinton administration said, yes, I was right, it would be desirable to have government assistance on this.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

More technology would help with the precision of livestock counts and make the job more desirable, Richardson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The county is gradually moving workers into the 55-story skyscraper at the base of Bunker Hill that was widely considered one of the city’s most desirable office buildings when it was completed in 1991.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Homeownership is a lofty and desirable goal — and one that many young Americans think is out of reach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Keep in mind that wolves do not generally make desirable pets.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood