desired
Example Sentences
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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
In Ms. Desai’s hands, painting is many things: a source of escape and self-expression for the artist; a portal to memories both true and merely desired; and a way to bear witness to larger histories.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
Since my dining partner left a lot to be desired, I glanced around the room.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
