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sought-after

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




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Instead of being seen as a problem to be solved, Ukraine became a sought-after solution—for Gulf monarchies, for European neighbors and increasingly for the U.S. military.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In neighbouring Uganda, second-hand clothes are the most sought-after garments, followed by imported new clothing and, lastly, locally manufactured clothing, the government-funded Economic Policy Research Centre found in 2024.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Electricity remains one of the most sought-after resources in AI, particularly for so-called neoclouds like Nebius.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

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

And the Erebus and the Terror would become the most sought-after prizes in marine archaeology—a Holy Grail.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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