selected

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The researchers selected uranium, cerium, and cesium because each behaves differently during condensation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Melissa Krider thought she’d won the golden ticket when she discovered she’d been selected in the Great Smoky Mountains lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Beattie said he had a long-standing relationship with Burrows and had persuaded him to join the party before he was selected to replace Colin Crawford as the MLA for North Antrim.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Whipping out the packet he selected a nut and popped it straight into the open beak of the astonished ruler.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques