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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

This provides direct magnetic control over the charge carriers linked to the nodal lines, a capability that does not exist in non-magnetic nodal-line materials and is highly desirable for spintronic technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“California is a desirable place to live. Weather, oceans, mountains,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The more desirable prisons have seniority-based waiting lists of up to several years.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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