select
Example Sentences
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“This shift should be most pronounced in select New England and Mid-Atlantic states, Florida, and Texas, where utility bills represent a larger share of total energy costs.”
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
By placing thin metal layers on both sides of the polymer, the researchers created structures known as Fabry-Pérot resonators, which select specific wavelengths of light.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Iran has been blocking foreign tankers from the channel, only allowing select ships to pass through, including some from Malaysia and India.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Online automated investment services, known as robo advisers, can select investments for you once you define your risk comfort level.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Felix stepped forward, and for the first time, he got to select his basketball team.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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