pick and choose
Example Sentences
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“They pick and choose when they respond to demand to help support power markets.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
There is now a wide range of publicly available prices that allow consumers to pick and choose, with the caveat that they are paying out of pocket.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
Williamson is no longer obliged to play for New Zealand, having signed a casual playing agreement that gives him freedom to pick and choose when he is available.
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
Safdie: You pick and choose the moments when you’re gonna get big.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
Being a substitute teacher not only paid relatively well, but it also allowed me to pick and choose assignments that worked with my training and travel schedule.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
