handpick

Example Sentences

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They will be able to handpick those who determine labour, election, communications, environmental and financial regulations.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

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

Curry is considered one of the best shooters, a claim Johnson has never been able to make, so the Warriors superstar could just as easily handpick a bunch of categories where he clearly outshines Johnson.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

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

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper