handpicked
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Vladimir Putin has spoken kindly about Boris Yeltsin, who handpicked him as his successor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Only the City Council and the Board of Police Commissioners, whose five civilian members are handpicked by the mayor, have that authority.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Even one of Mamdani’s handpicked congressional candidates joined the call.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
A handpicked squad led by him would carry out the mission.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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