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desirable

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




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It follows an ultimatum the Met Police chief gave firms in March to enforce steps which would make stolen phones less desirable for resale and reuse.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Planetary solidarity to address climate change, overpopulation, poverty and all the other common threats to the welfare of the world may be desirable, but is wildly improbable.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Prices of less desirable games have dropped, while many travelers haven’t materialized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

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

But it has often been considered desirable for employees to give such an impression.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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