selective
Example Sentences
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Other naval options, such as a selective blockage of Iranian imports, would ratchet up pressure on Iran to reopen the strait but probably wouldn’t yield quick results.
The broad selloff may be followed with some selective buying later on.
From Barron's
At the 23 selective private colleges Burd studied, these students were asked to pay an average of $24,000 a year.
From MarketWatch
Iran is testing a selective Strait of Hormuz strategy that could deliver another shock to oil markets.
From MarketWatch
With less free time, we tend to become more selective about who we share it with, focusing on the most meaningful connections.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
