choosy

Example Sentences

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Tech stocks look interesting—but be choosy about which to buy.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Following a disappointing year for software stocks, investors still have to be choosy when playing the sector, analysts say.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

While he wasn’t impressed at first, Sergio was soon pushing 28-year-old Mariana to be less choosy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

With dentists in demand, they can be more choosy about where they set up a practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

Dick, however, was choosy, and in bars his usual choice was an Orange Blossom.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote