handpicked
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The accusations against Bryan Seaver, who was Parton's head of security and was handpicked to announce her death last month, have been made public in US legal documents filed this week.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
But they proved popular with voters: This year, Chaves’s handpicked successor, Fernández, won a majority of seats in Costa Rica’s legislature, something Chaves never had.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
As for what went wrong with Straus, his handpicked coach, Parsons called the question “not relevant or fair.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Instead, officials are trying to direct millions to handpicked organizations, according to sources and documents.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
Must be handpicked and used carefully in incants.''
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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