selective
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Consumer-behavior analyst Chip West says Americans have responded to higher gas prices by being more selective in what they buy.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
The medications discussed in the study include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly known as SSRIs.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Centuries of human intervention - selective breeding and propagation - have made the genetic background of many commercial orchids a "disaster", according to leading Dutch orchid breeding firm Floricultura.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"Ms. Lipa is highly selective in her commercial partnerships and has cultivated a premium brand through carefully curated, high-end sponsorships and endorsements," according to the suit.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Even though every cell contains the same set of genes—an identical genome—the selective activation or repression of particular subsets of genes allows an individual cell to respond to its environments.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing selective
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