pick and choose

Example Sentences

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“They will pick and choose what they think is important.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The vast investment needed to develop data centers and related infrastructure allows Brookfield to pick and choose its commitments in the sector to focus on the best opportunities, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

If you’re one of them, I can understand how you might get resentful—about my bedsit, my car, above all, the way I get to pick and choose who I look after.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro