hand-pick

Example Sentences

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Now Bovino is expected to hand-pick some of the replacements at ICE field offices, according to Fox News.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

She told police: "I wanted her on the unit, I really did. When students come through the system you are almost able to hand-pick the creme de la creme and she was one of those."

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

Outgoing presidents and governors were allowed to hand-pick their successors, but had to retire from politics entirely after their term ended.

From Washington Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hand-pick nominees for the governor and deputy governor posts from a list crafted by his close aides and finance ministry officials.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023

I hand-pick my apples in a sack, using a ladder.

From The Apple by Various