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select

[si-lekt] / sɪˈlɛkt /




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Voting officially opened Sept. 22, continuing a tradition started in 2014 to select which bears are the best and most fat using a March Madness-style bracket.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

They provided insight into how they select companies that are likely to weather storms over the long haul.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Researchers select different neutron and X-ray techniques depending on the material they want to investigate.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The NPO, which oversees public broadcasting in the country, has now stepped in, saying coverage of the contest will be provided by broadcasting organisation NOS, while an independent panel will select the Dutch participant.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

And I was too paralyzed to reach out and select a gem.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

Some Gerans include a seeker guidance package that allows the onboard computer to guide the drone in the final flight phase, after a human operator initially selects the target.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

He added: "I will continue to serve my constituents in Casnewydd Islwyn and will fully back whoever the group selects as its next leader."

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Should Airbus opt for this type of engine while Boeing selects a more conventional architecture, CFM believes it can cater for both giants of the air.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Pinterest showed off a new tool that automatically selects the ad most likely to perform best, while TikTok played matchmaker for brands and creators and debuted tools to generate ads on the fly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Now Milton selects an egg from the bowl.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Tenaga is expected to absorb a one-off 120 million ringgit-150 million ringgit cost in September-December from waived fuel surcharges for selected households, while the fuel-adjustment mechanism remains intact.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

But the son has never been revealed to the public and nor was he recognised by the committee of 21 Babiito clan members who choose the king and eventually selected Kijanangoma.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

"We're seeing the results of what worked and what didn't work. Looking at how traits are naturally produced and selected through evolution, you can get information that could be useful for designing new antimicrobial tools."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

No site has been selected and no permits have been issued.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

The roar of the audience drowned out my own cheers for the thirteen newly selected members of the USA women’s junior team.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

But only New York was willing to gamble on a player who had played so few actual games, selecting him in Round 12.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 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

Study co-author Dr. Jiyi Pang said the newly identified molecular signals could eventually help scientists develop more precise tools for monitoring patients and selecting treatments based on the biology of an individual's disease.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

They compared imported varieties for such traits as maturity, yield, plant form and suitability for seed or hay, selecting strains that showed promise for cultivation in the United States.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

“Lovely weather,” Beowulf added, carefully selecting a little shell-shaped cake from the tray.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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