hand-picked

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They select between Yale’s hand-picked candidates whom Yale prohibits from publicly discussing their views on issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The 79-year-old installed himself as chairman of a hand-picked board to lead the center, originally named after president John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The guests had been hand-picked by prominent New York literary agent John Brockman, who frequently hosted similar salons for luminaries in science, technology and media.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

A long-delayed court proceeding that began this week could influence how he is remembered and whether his hand-picked successor is elected to replace him on the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Then he and his eleven hand-picked crew members climbed into the plane.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin