selected

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Thirteen of the 26 players who were selected — including midfielders Tyler Adams, Gio Reyna, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie — were on the U.S. team in Qatar four years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

On Friday, the Liberal Democrats said councillor Jake Austin has been selected as its candidate.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Ward immediately suggested an all-star baseball exhibition game, with its players selected by fan voting, to be billed as the Game of the Century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Rooney said the German's next test will be dealing with the potential furore if Aston Villa's Rogers is selected ahead of Real Madrid's Bellingham.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I nod and look down at the page he’s selected.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston