selective
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Centuries of human intervention - selective breeding and propagation - have made the genetic background of many commercial orchids a "disaster", according to leading Dutch orchid breeding firm Floricultura.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"Ms. Lipa is highly selective in her commercial partnerships and has cultivated a premium brand through carefully curated, high-end sponsorships and endorsements," according to the suit.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"This really bucked that trend and caused selective reduction of fat in that visceral compartment."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
“Hitters are able to be more selective if they think it’s going to even be close, because they have the ability to challenge it,” Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
What enabled the selective “action” of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing selective
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