selecting
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“I have always been good at selecting people.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
That self-awareness has made their late-period work all too stodgy, selecting roles clearly informed by their notable reputations.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
Emmanuel Banuelos spent weeks planning the perfect proposal, selecting a picturesque spot at a Laguna Beach park, enlisting his soon-to-be sister-in-law as a videographer and booking a mariachi band to play his girlfriend’s favorite music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
That comment points to the long-term philosophy he and Gogia follow when selecting companies in which to invest.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Calluses formed on my fingertips, my eye grew skilled at selecting friendlier fabrics to piece into the same block, and my neck is now accustomed to hunching over my work.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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