select

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The research has been accepted for publication in the journal The Cryosphere, where editors selected it as a 'highlight paper' because of its scientific importance.

From Science Daily

USC officials said they are clarifying how they selected candidates to participate in the race.

From Los Angeles Times

But, for some, the end will be deferred after a compromise deal was struck that gives a select few a chance to board what one outgoing peer called the "hereditary lifeboat".

From BBC

For Maisler to build a cast that felt summoned rather than selected for the sweeping musical “Sinners,” finding the young blues musician Sammie required “a worldwide search down every avenue imaginable,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

It followed stricter impartiality rules being put in place for the hosts of selected "flagship programmes" such as Match of the Day, Strictly Come Dancing and The Apprentice.

From BBC