selected

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But James returned for Chelsea in time to be selected for the World Cup squad and ended the season with 39 appearances in all competitions for his club.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan, where she was selected to deliver her class commencement speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The New Mexico region was selected in part for its strong and consistent winds, comparable with those off the coast of Morro Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

“You’ve been carefully selected by a committee of your peers in a very fair, very rigorous selection process,” the man says.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

He had selected a custom-made pair of highly decorated pistols owned by his wealthy brother-in-law, John Church.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis