desired

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

She also criticised the government of Mexico, saying its response left "a lot to be desired".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But in the world of geopolitics, and especially in the case of a complicated Middle East, Trump may find it more difficult to achieve his desired outcomes.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In those animal studies, the researchers showed that controlled heating could activate the desired protective response in retinal tissue.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“It was the bell of Madame la Princesse Dragomiroff. She desired me to summon her maid.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie