selective
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And they’re still not nearly as selective as a company that most people have never heard of.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026
Vullo, in which the court held that the government cannot use informal tactics, like thinly-veiled threats of selective enforcement or demands for cooperation, to coerce private actors.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026
Researchers noted that smaller transplant centers may have fewer resources and available transplant opportunities, which could lead them to be more selective when evaluating candidates.
From Science Daily • Jul. 1, 2026
It seemed possible those photos were a matter of off hours or poor angles or selective omission.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
“These junk heaps are only geared to one speed. Do you think they’re equipped with selective flexors?”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Vocabulary lists containing selective
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