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[si-lek-tiv] / sɪˈlɛk tɪv /


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He views Lilly’s selective amylin agonist, eloralintide, a once-weekly injectable and potential obesity treatment, as another potential winner, noting its potentially best-in-class tolerability and efficacy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The six-time major winner has been more selective with his schedule over the past couple of years and has only played two tournaments since retaining his Masters title in April.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The conglomerate has been a selective acquirer in recent years as the stock market has smashed new records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The study also found that apes living in larger groups tended to be more selective about where they invested their social attention, a trend that has also been observed in human social networks.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

It was the most expensive high school in the city and one of the most selective.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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