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choosy

[choo-zee] / ˈtʃu zi /


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Another consequence of this trend is that it’s more important than ever to be choosy when investing in small- and midcap companies.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Viewers can be choosy about how they spend their cash and time, and may not always want to gamble on a movie they’ve never heard of.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2025

In September, Spring said consumers were remaining resilient despite economic uncertainty and tariffs, though he said he was still expecting some shoppers to be more choosy about what they bought.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 3, 2025

Netflix co-chief executive Ted Sarandos said on the call that the streaming service focuses on growing "organically" and is choosy when it comes to acquistions.

From Barron's Oct. 21, 2025

If, on the other hand, you're forced to pay, it's wise to lower the bar and not be so choosy.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

But I’m starting to get choosier, turning down some potential assignments and not pursuing others.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

Discretionary companies are up against a consumer that is becoming choosier about where to spend money amid higher inflation and an uptick in interest rates.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

It’s also possible that college grads are more likely to have parents who can support them, so they can be choosier in job searches.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 12, 2025

Meanwhile, the spreading use of Ozempic is making it easier for millions of people to control their appetites and be choosier about what they consume.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2025

No one in the Seam would turn up their nose at a good leg of wild dog, but the Peacekeepers who come to the Hob can afford to be a little choosier.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Many of us believe attending the choosiest schools leads to greater success in life.

From Washington Post Nov. 13, 2022

To win a treasured acceptance letter from the choosiest colleges you often need something unique, such as a personal research project that impresses admissions office staffers in ways application essays and recommendations don’t.

From Washington Post Apr. 17, 2022

Now it was a national sensation and even the choosiest stars wanted to get on board.

From The Guardian Feb. 20, 2019

Day-Lewis, one of the world's choosiest actors with only five films to his name in the last 15 years, reportedly did not break character once in three months of filming.

From The Guardian Feb. 10, 2013

It is not for nothing that Zenith is in matters social rapidly becoming known as the choosiest inland city in the country.

From Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis




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