handpick

Example Sentences

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Other companies handpick the investors to whom they sell new shares or allow to purchase stock from employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

"This way, we do not have to handpick which groups should be emphasized. It's all automated based on which groups make up that middle slice of data."

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

The valley above Hood River is honeycombed with farms that have also become destinations where one can handpick fruit, snack outside on picnic tables and bring the dog.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

“To a greater degree than any other circuit, they are often able to handpick the district court judge,” Mr. Vladeck said.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

"No stowaways, little girl. I handpick my passengers."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper