selective
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As McBrien explained, many loyalty programs use the same surveillance pricing algorithms, but instead of directly raising prices on certain individuals they will raise prices altogether then only offer selective coupons.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
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
But by developing genetic markers for particular traits - colour, shape, disease resistance, flowering longevity and so on - Floricultura and its competitors can try to speed up the process of selective breeding.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Julian,” he said curtly, “will never be a scholar of the very first rate, and that is because he is only capable of seeing things on a selective basis.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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