Yet, the view from this window looks onto a less-than-desirable scene.    From Wordnik.com.  [PrairieMod Monday] Reference

Rental property tends to be concentrated in less-than-desirable areas.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2008-05-01] Reference

Suffering has a less-than-desirable effect on our minds, hearts, reality and WEIGHT!.    From Wordnik.com.  [Janice Taylor: Kick in the Tush Club: Optional Suffering] Reference

Backfence essentially spent 3 million dollars to scale 13 less-than-desirable cities.    From Wordnik.com.  [Backfence Joins The Deadpool] Reference

And she had wanted her husband to have pleasure even from her less-than-desirable person.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Obedient Bride]

In a strong market, buyers scarf up homes on busy streets or less-than-desirable locations.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gauging Value] Reference

Sergio Garcia grimaces after a less-than-desirable shot from the 13th fairway in the second round.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Garcia's frustrations boil over at soggy Bethpage] Reference

On my mother's planet, all less-than-desirable conditions can be blamed on a single person or thing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Bone Scan] Reference

Inquiring minds will be departing in a couple of days, for immersion in a less-than-desirable medium.    From Wordnik.com.  [Cast your fate to the winds] Reference

Mr. LaChappelle and his Lewiston, Maine, staff turned away many customers with less-than-desirable goods.    From Wordnik.com.  [People Pulling Up to Pawnshops Today] Reference

I have heard from many people, including those with close ties to less-than-desirable friends, that most attacks occur at night.    From Wordnik.com.  [Listen to the advice of the MexConnect veterans] Reference

It is also in an area with a sometimes less-than-desirable climate.    From Wordnik.com.  [Minot Daily News] Reference

Sometimes sustainability efforts lead to less-than-desirable results, he said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chronicle-Telegram] Reference

Lewiston, Maine, staff turned away many customers with less-than-desirable goods.    From Wordnik.com.  [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference

Consequently, my first few assignments have been given less-than-desirable grades.    From Wordnik.com.  [pfblogs.org: The Ad-Free Personal Finance Blogs Aggregator] Reference

Inequality and social stress are just two of many less-than-desirable side effects.    From Wordnik.com.  [MercatorNet] Reference

Other catchers who are putting up less-than-desirable numbers include: Matt Wieters, Ryan.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ottawa Sun] Reference

Banks with less-than-desirable results aren't likely to speak up in their quarterly results.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blogspotting - BusinessWeek] Reference

"A less-than-desirable management commitment to reliability may have played a role" it wrote.    From Wordnik.com.  [Brattleboro Reformer Most Emailed] Reference

I absolutely hate "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and its less-than-desirable acting / plot.    From Wordnik.com.  [Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch] Reference

The higher insurance rates are just one of several less-than-desirable options the shipping lines face.    From Wordnik.com.  [Stand Firm] Reference

Keep spending time and energy there, and the less-than-desirable aspects of your life may just fade away.    From Wordnik.com.  [Homepage] Reference

In fact, developer TopWare Interactive is very aware of the less-than-desirable reputation they've inherited.    From Wordnik.com.  [TalkXBOX News] Reference

It was back to the Globe Arena for the second half of this away-and-away, and the outcome was less-than-desirable.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mondesi's House] Reference

Even though a less-than-desirable credit rating is costly and involves several factors, it is not impossible to overcome.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

They also agreed with DeMichele's policy of leaving no ballot slot unfilled, even if with less-than-desirable candidates.    From Wordnik.com.  [CourierPostOnline.com - News] Reference

I really enjoy this place and I'm certainly not going to leave on account of a less-than-desirable forum navigation system.    From Wordnik.com.  [Home Theater Forum] Reference

This was slower than normal, but I typically suffer less-than-desirable wait times for PS3 demos and system updates as well.    From Wordnik.com.  [GamePro.com] Reference

Shadrick's work has always included sanctioning landlords who maintain low-rent apartments in less-than-desirable conditions.    From Wordnik.com.  [Las Vegas Sun Stories: All Sun Headlines] Reference

This recognition comes at a good time, as accouting is one of the few bright spots in this less-than-desirable hiring market.    From Wordnik.com.  [BusinessWeek.com --] Reference

The do-it-at-home process favored by many successful hunters often results in a less-than-desirable product, Tousignant said.    From Wordnik.com.  [RutlandHerald.com] Reference

He said the 1902-vintage home is surrounded by a vacant lot and commercial buildings, making it less-than-desirable for families.    From Wordnik.com.  [Homepage | INFORUM | Fargo, ND] Reference

Volunteers coach Lane Kiffin indicated that Meyer was using the illnesses as an excuse to justify a less-than-desirable performance.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Yes, certain ingredients found in conventional cleaners-such as surfactants-have less-than-desirable impacts on our air and waterways.    From Wordnik.com.  [Slate Magazine] Reference

However, many hospitals are reluctant to force their nurses to work overtime because it creates a less-than-desirable work environment.    From Wordnik.com.  [chron.com Chronicle] Reference

Those that can afford to, move out as quickly as possible, as the poor people bring their less-than-desirable lifestyle along with them.    From Wordnik.com.  [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference

The less-than-desirable water conditions were to blame on what seemed like a slow day at the Port Mansfield Chamber of Commerce Pavilion.    From Wordnik.com.  [Brownsville Herald :] Reference

Are her methods less-than-desirable?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jaime Pressly Shape Magazine Cover Picture March 2009] Reference