handpicked

Example Sentences

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The richest old man in Omaha and his handpicked successor are not predicting a crash.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

“You mean the idiots that I handpicked for cowardice and ineptitude? Oh, yes, bravo, Your Highness. That was a masterly piece of combat,” said Ripred, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins