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desirable

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




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Johnson said historically, population growth is a reflection of how desirable a place is, but declines aren’t necessarily negative.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

China in recent years has struggled with youth disillusionment, with millions of college graduates competing for a limited number of desirable white-collar jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Located in the desirable Breakwater Shores neighborhood, this split-level residence overlooking the pond offers coastal living with peaceful water views and glimpses of the ocean beyond,” the description continues.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Elsewhere, we also found more evidence of flats in desirable locations which have lost tens of thousands of pounds in value.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Of course I’m not the first person he would go to—not the first, not the prettiest, not desirable.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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