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sought-after

[sawt-af-ter, -ahf-] / ˈsɔtˌæf tər, -ˌɑf- /




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She is now a sought-after decision strategist, working with investors, executives and venture firms on how to make better decisions when faced with uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"This astonishing total of applicants firmly establishes London as the world's most sought-after marathon," said Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The most sought-after properties are selling unusually quickly compared with the rest of the market for this time of year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

On April 19, as search-and-rescue teams dug through the rubble for survivors, Emerson became a sought-after TV pundit.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

The most expensive and sought-after type of parchment was vellum, made from calfskin.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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