hand-picked

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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

Mr. Pinsker reminds us that Lincoln also hand-picked the Republican candidates for state legislature that year—knowing that senators of the day were elected by the legislature, not a direct vote of the people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

According to sources, Begiristain hand-picked Viana as his successor - a dynamic that eased the transition.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

He strode across the meadow and hand-picked thirty-odd rats.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques