selective
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J&J said the Firelink platform is a novel approach to overcome limitations of existing treatments by delivering a highly selective protein degrader to tumor cells, while avoiding healthy cells.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Investors should be selective and active in their Japan equity exposure.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Mock, who claims to have met with the group’s leader, Ed Martin, found this disappointing: “The American people expect equal justice, not selective follow-through.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Together, the evidence points toward a more selective future for beta blockers after heart attack.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Hopkins, the Supreme Court had recognized that racially selective enforcement violates equal protection of the laws.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing selective
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