handpicked

Example Sentences

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The richest old man in Omaha and his handpicked successor are not predicting a crash.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

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

The game piece was handpicked by the Oscar- and Grammy-winning pop star — whose 2022 song “TV” references “Survivor” — and accompanied by a letter in which she outlined its instructions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But little did she know that her furniture had been on a holiday of their own after the comedian came to her house and handpicked items to send to Albert Square.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

“Principal Rivera handpicked the kids that fit her picture of what this thirtieth anniversary celebration should look like. Us? Our loud punk band? Not part of that picture.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez