select

Example Sentences

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Only select ships—especially those carrying Iranian goods—have managed to cross.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The parliament-wide vote to select the president is expected this week.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

By placing thin metal layers on both sides of the polymer, the researchers created structures known as Fabry-Pérot resonators, which select specific wavelengths of light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Online automated investment services, known as robo advisers, can select investments for you once you define your risk comfort level.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

I select ‘Dutch to English’ and type in ‘Maart’.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler