handpicked

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The richest old man in Omaha and his handpicked successor are not predicting a crash.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

To accompany this change, Trump is preparing to install a “Garden of Heroes” in Washington, D.C.’s West Potomac Park featuring statues of historical figures handpicked by himself.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

He first stepped down as CEO of Disney in 2020 after a 15-year stint to make way for handpicked successor Bob Chapek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Danny Bretherton and Josh Olliver, both 17 and from Chorley, are among seven band members handpicked by the music entrepreneur on his new Netflix show, Simon Cowell: The Next Act.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

He kept a close eye on his handpicked SIS unit as they fought to crack German, Italian, and Japanese systems, but for the most part he let them get on with the job by themselves.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield