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Sought after, as in The general was in demand as an after-dinner speaker. [Early 1800s]

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: in demand by especially employers
  Synonym: marketable

Meaning #2: greatly desired
  Synonyms: coveted, desired, sought after

 
 

 

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Idioms. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
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