select
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Southgate appeared to look at the best individuals he could select before trying to build a system around them, and at times was questioned for shoehorning players into roles they were not perfect fits for.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
The Rams surprised many when they used the 13th pick in the draft to select Simpson, who started only 15 games.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
She has a select number of friends she can chat to over social media.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026
And in our age of name-brand comedy showrunners, Burrows is one of a select few who paved a path for the likes of Bill Lawrence, Mike Schur and Tina Fey.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
We select, as a dug-out, a reinforced concrete cellar into which steps lead down from above.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
Vocabulary lists containing select
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 81-90
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 6
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"Charlotte's Web": Chapter One
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