handpicked
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Vladimir Putin has spoken kindly about Boris Yeltsin, who handpicked him as his successor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Dermer handpicked Rispoli because of what he had seen him do in sketch comedy — an ability to physically transform into a new character with ease.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Even one of Mamdani’s handpicked congressional candidates joined the call.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: Shop the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales, handpicked by our team of professional shoppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Intricate mosaic tiles, handpicked by Baba in Isfahan, covered the floors of the four bathrooms.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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