hand-picked

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They select between Yale’s hand-picked candidates whom Yale prohibits from publicly discussing their views on issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Vargas hand-picked the DoubleTree as the site, even though he said the hotel’s exterior “presents the most difficult surface challenge” he has faced.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The 79-year-old installed himself as chairman of a hand-picked board to lead the center, originally named after president John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

According to sources, Begiristain hand-picked Viana as his successor - a dynamic that eased the transition.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

He strode across the meadow and hand-picked thirty-odd rats.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques