picky

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If nothing else, it pays to be picky in the consumer space.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The have-nots are doing everything that used to guarantee great jobs — refreshing resumes, optimizing LinkedIn profiles and doing interviews — but companies are much more picky these days.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Soon after their rediscovery, breeding them in captivity was tried, but that didn't work out, particularly because of how picky they are with their food resources," she said.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Buyers are picky while prices and mortgage rates remain high, but homes in move-in condition can go quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“But he’s kind of picky about who he gives it to. I mean, he can’t give it to everyone, you know?”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman