handpicked
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Korea’s new central banker, Shin Hyun-song, has the look of a Bank for International Settlements man — forged in Basel, handpicked by Seoul elites and installed just as the AI/semiconductor party was reaching full throttle.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Assembled around that famous table, Sir Keir's handpicked top team, who now disagree about how long their boss should last in his job.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
To accompany this change, Trump is preparing to install a “Garden of Heroes” in Washington, D.C.’s West Potomac Park featuring statues of historical figures handpicked by himself.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
This year’s UConn team shows just how well a team can respond when they are handpicked for his pressure cooker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Intricate mosaic tiles, handpicked by Baba in Isfahan, covered the floors of the four bathrooms.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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