hand-picked
Example Sentences
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Rama hand-picked 25-year-old Majana Koceku as a candidate for last year's elections after she established a reputation as an environmental campaigner in the northern county of Shkoder.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Year after year we endured a mishmash roster with his hand-picked players, just to appease LeBron.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Nolan hand-picked Nyong’o for the role, telling the outlet that he was “absolutely desperate” for her to take on the part.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
The 79-year-old installed himself as chairman of a hand-picked board to lead the center, originally named after president John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Emboldened by the rescue of the hedgehog, Matthias was about to suggest that he and Constance, together with some hand-picked helpers, venture to undertake a rescue mission to St. Ninian’s Church.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
