pick and choose
Example Sentences
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"It's about football intelligence – you really have to pick and choose your moments where you exert yourself."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
I’d pick and choose too many complex dishes and opt for recipes I’d never made before.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
States that opt in won’t be allowed to impose additional regulations or pick and choose which organizations are added to the list if they meet the law’s requirements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“They will pick and choose what they think is important.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
She wants things all her own, to pick and choose.
From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
