selective

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Iran is testing a selective Strait of Hormuz strategy that could deliver another shock to oil markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

With less free time, we tend to become more selective about who we share it with, focusing on the most meaningful connections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“Consumers have become increasingly selective and price-sensitive, actively pivoting away from traditional mid-market chains in favor of discount retailers and value-oriented brands,” Placer.ai said in a report this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The object of selective spraying is not to produce grass on roadsides and rights-of-way but to eliminate the tall woody plants by direct treatment and to preserve all other vegetation.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson