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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
Fubo tends to see an uptick in subscribers during periods of highly desirable sporting events and the heart of NFL season, and the sports equinox likely has traders betting the company’s strides in adding subscribers will continue.
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
And professional pickleball tournaments offer unparalleled access to a highly desirable demographic of potential customers.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The novel’s very Indiana-ish narrator has recently landed a desirable job as a cultural critic at an influential magazine—a moment of recognition that terrifies and distresses him.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Historically, land in desirable locations has appreciated faster than the costs of building materials.
—Danny Kattan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
And professional pickleball tournaments offer unparalleled access to a highly desirable demographic of potential customers.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The novel’s very Indiana-ish narrator has recently landed a desirable job as a cultural critic at an influential magazine—a moment of recognition that terrifies and distresses him.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Historically, land in desirable locations has appreciated faster than the costs of building materials.
—Danny Kattan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirable
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Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Forty years of Sexiest Man Alive have produced some of the sexiest, silliest and striking shots of your favorite celebrity men, including John Stamos, Bradley Cooper, Milo Ventimiglia and more.Brendan Le, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The company continues its strategy of maintaining a conservative capital structure with prudent leverage.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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And after the chaos Washington descended into following the 2020 election, analysts might be prudent to assume Trump wouldn’t take another loss without an intense battle.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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That's a bit hotter than the 2.4% annual rate in September, which was the slowest pace since President Joe Biden’s first full month in office.Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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No one’s ever asked the kids up in the Grading The Week offices to help them with their taxes, but those wise apples sure know how to work a calculator.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Educating employees—especially those in finance roles—about the risks of fraudulent invoices and how to verify payment requests would be wise for organizations to prioritize in light of novel cyberattacks like this.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Get as much done as possible today, because your drive will fizzle by evening.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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Remember: successful treks begin with the right gear, so keep scrolling to explore the 14 best tactical hiking pants, leggings, and tights that skip the bulk and maximize performance and comfort.Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brancato’s ready to order a tactical pause, but Acting President Duke Nukem insists on moving forward with the attack.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crucially, overreliance on the partner can be risky, so maintaining some internal expertise and having contingency plans in place is advisable.Sander Barens, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Keeping a small emergency kit in the cabin—containing essentials like medications and identification—is advisable.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Desirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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