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selective

[si-lek-tiv] / sɪˈlɛk tɪv /


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The six-time major winner has been more selective with his schedule over the past couple of years and has only played two tournaments since retaining his Masters title in April.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Investors should be selective when deciding to chase the rally.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Mock, who claims to have met with the group’s leader, Ed Martin, found this disappointing: “The American people expect equal justice, not selective follow-through.”

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Jeff Bailey, chief executive of Bank of Eastern Oregon, a rural farm lender, said his customers are being more selective about spending, with expenses expected to stay high.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

I copied the text, not including Caravaggio’s full name because, in a selective display of integrity, I decided that would be cheating.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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