- present participle of select.
selecting
Example Sentences
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That comment points to the long-term philosophy he and Gogia follow when selecting companies in which to invest.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Study co-author Dr. Jiyi Pang said the newly identified molecular signals could eventually help scientists develop more precise tools for monitoring patients and selecting treatments based on the biology of an individual's disease.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The UK's "dismal" record in selecting songs and acts for Eurovision is to be scrutinised by MPs.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Higher-order organisms have developed a way of triaging that information, selecting what is relevant to our safety and our survival, and making instant decisions about how to allocate our resources and our attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
She didn’t remember selecting this from the shelves.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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