handpicked

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Lucasfilm is also under new leadership, as veterans Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan are now co-presidents after George Lucas’ handpicked successor, Kathleen Kennedy, stepped down this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Assembled around that famous table, Sir Keir's handpicked top team, who now disagree about how long their boss should last in his job.

From BBC • May 12, 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

He likes to work on his own, outside the system of huts, with a few handpicked assistants.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin