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select

[si-lekt] / sɪˈlɛkt /




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He also pointed to the dispersion happening in these markets, when a select few stocks do really well while the rest of the market stumbles.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The challenge is to strike the right balance—and to convince the public that the government is using its power wisely for the public good, not to favor select cronies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

There are some areas we can still be interested in: AI-related mid-caps, including battery companies, select exporters, dividend stocks among financials and insurers, and Hong Kong property stocks.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The new vehicle, dubbed the Ojai, will begin serving select customers in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Yes, yes. Salma, can you please help me select the vase?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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