handpicked

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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

For fun, we start playing DJ, listening to handpicked selections on the couch.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He brought Gallrein on stage, saying of his handpicked challenger: “He’s like central casting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Cudgeon turned to his squad, a group of handpicked sprites, loyal only to him.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer