selective

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And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

There has been no consistent link of attacks to Western ownership, indicating a campaign aimed at broad maritime disruption rather than selective targeting, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“Consumers have become increasingly selective and price-sensitive, actively pivoting away from traditional mid-market chains in favor of discount retailers and value-oriented brands,” Placer.ai said in a report this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The analysts also noted that GLP-1 users were more selective about routinely upgrading specific sections of their wardrobe.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Unfortunately, you can’t be that precise and selective.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher