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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
a desirable location for the new house
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Recent Examples of desirable
But with a still-young core, a brilliant front office, a future Hall of Fame coach, a market that is super desirable for free agents, and (last but not least) a helpful tax situation, there’s no reason the Panthers can’t win another one (or two) before this run is done.
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Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
The primary duty of labor may be overcome, then, only by the free agreement of the laborers that such pursuits are desirable enough to give of the fruits of their work to support it.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 June 2025
The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
The primary duty of labor may be overcome, then, only by the free agreement of the laborers that such pursuits are desirable enough to give of the fruits of their work to support it.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
What's Going On?' This real estate, right next door to Paramount Studios, wasn’t always so desirable.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 June 2025
The idea of multi-story homes with small footprints is a more desirable approach to density for some people than apartments.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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To celebrate the actor's birthday and the release of his newest film, Celine Song's romantic drama Materialists, here are our picks for the sexiest Evans appearances in film through the years.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Banning any emulsifiers that might be found to cause serious harm would be prudent, but then foods that contain them would have to be reformulated—a costly, time-consuming endeavor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The trade Given these risks, hedging is prudent for investors with significant tech exposure, particularly those concerned about short-term volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Despite Benfica’s determination to preserve the core of a potentially special team, Fernandez returned to Portugal with Chelsea hot in pursuit.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Farmers are at the mercy of climate change, which can mean hotter days over longer periods, and unpredictable weather in the form of hurricanes, which can badly affect crops.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Those who are successful in the job market learn how to embrace tradeoffs to make wise choices.—
Michael B. Horn,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Washington eventually adopted more sensible approaches that mobilized the resources of key allies, developed a wiser balance between conventional and nuclear tools, and assumed a less confrontational attitude toward Moscow.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The town of Porter is committed to keeping its dispatch center with Chesterton as long as possible.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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This might signal that the two are also getting ready for a possible upcoming change.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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When Doku opened the scoring in the ninth minute, Guardiola, with his hands as tactical puppets, was seen having a detailed talk with his striker on the bench.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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For Williams, the partnership is both tactical and deeply aligned.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Still, improving the corner depth would be advisable.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Changing circumstances and life stages—career, parenting, retirement—affect insurance needs, so reviewing them every year or two is advisable.—
Janet Arzt,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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