selective
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Investors should be selective and active in their Japan equity exposure.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The six-time major winner has been more selective with his schedule over the past couple of years and has only played two tournaments since retaining his Masters title in April.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But he said a “single homeowner dispute, selective interpretations of data, or baseless allegations from a lawsuit do not paint an accurate picture of our level of customer care.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
People often become more selective about their relationships as they grow older, focusing more attention on a smaller inner circle of close connections.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The top says selective buying campaign and there are two lists.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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