hand-pick

Example Sentences

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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 apples; sort into two classes—shipping and cider.

From The Apple by Various