hand-picked
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In 2023, Elton John hand-picked the musician to perform ahead of him on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
In particular, the “Encore” section of her show reveals a hand-picked spin from her partner’s Latchkey Records store in Philadelphia.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
You know him by his imitators, the ones he hand-picked for the show he made.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 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
Emboldened by the rescue of the hedgehog, Matthias was about to suggest that he and Constance, together with some hand-picked helpers, venture to undertake a rescue mission to St. Ninian’s Church.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
