selective
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A vast majority of US states and territories also automatically register men for selective service when driver's licenses are issued.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The inspector general’s office based its findings on a review of a selective or “purposive” sampling of 40 nursing-home inspections and admits the findings can’t easily be extrapolated to all facilities.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
While the sector still faces headwinds, selective stocks are trading at levels suggesting a measured rebound could be underway—making careful stock-picking more important than ever.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
The influencer market has already shifted, with marketers becoming more selective and “Bachelor” stars no longer guaranteed large follower increases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
We went around again, this time trying to be more intelligently selective, but we still ended up with clearly too much.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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