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Now Bovino is expected to hand-pick some of the replacements at ICE field offices, according to Fox News.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 29, 2025

She told police: "I wanted her on the unit, I really did. When students come through the system you are almost able to hand-pick the creme de la creme and she was one of those."

From BBC Oct. 17, 2024

Given Kishida's close ties with the finance ministry, he may hand-pick a former top bureaucrat from the institution, though there is no consensus on who could be among strong candidates.

From Reuters Jun. 14, 2022

He had to hand-pick his own allies, personally banish his enemies within the party and beat the living tar out of the rest at the ballot box in primaries.

From Washington Times May 19, 2022

I hand-pick my fruit into sacks slung over the shoulder; I use a step-ladder for those I cannot reach.

From The Apple by Various




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