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Most of recorded history tells the story of kings, popes, priests, lords and barons who ruled through violence and imposed themselves on their people rather than the people selecting them.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2022

The notion of a group of people selecting the best, whether it be a hamburger or a candidate for office, is clearly rife with flaws, logistical and otherwise.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2018

Medicare Advantage doesn’t offer that certainty, which means people selecting one of these plans need to be sure they fully understand all the potential costs.

From US News • Jul. 9, 2015

Separately, California's state health insurance exchange said on Monday its enrollment passed the 1 million mark, with 1,018,315 people selecting a health plan through the exchange as of Saturday.

From Reuters • Mar. 18, 2014

At that time the General Assembly elected the governor, the people selecting members favorable to the candidates they preferred.

From Stories Of Georgia by Harris, Joel Chandler