picky

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It has had a tough time this year remaining relevant amid new competitors and fast-food consumers who are becoming more picky about what they will pay for and eat, analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

But buyers currently shopping for homes are being picky, especially if a home needs repairs that could add to their costs, real-estate agents say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

But though, what with the new war, the unemployment rate was supposed to be dropping, there were still enough women around for the stores to be picky.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen