handpicked

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To accompany this change, Trump is preparing to install a “Garden of Heroes” in Washington, D.C.’s West Potomac Park featuring statues of historical figures handpicked by himself.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

In 2016, Chavez’s handpicked successor, Maduro, sought to boost revenues in the midst of a catastrophic economic collapse by promoting gold mining in a large swath of southern Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

D’Amaro’s appointment comes a little over three years after Iger returned to the role, resuming control after the disastrous, short-lived reign of his handpicked successor, Bob Chapek.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

Fernández ran on a promise to deepen the tough-on-crime approach of the outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, who had handpicked her as his successor.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“We have numerous sharpshooters, but rather a dearth of camera crews. Therefore, we’ve handpicked the eight of you to be what we call our ‘Star Squad.’

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins