selecting

Example Sentences

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"When favoritism and cronyism take precedence over competence in selecting a commander, the result is as predictable as fire burning paper," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

These included finishing up a four-year strategic plan and selecting administrators to fill key senior positions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

"These results suggest that weedkillers -- which, unlike antibiotics, are widely applied in agricultural environments -- may have the unintended side-effect of selecting for AMR among bacterial communities within the soil."

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

He dealt with long-term logistics, such as selecting a memory-care facility and overseeing that transition.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

At least, I'd made the right choice in selecting which clothes to wear.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez