selecting

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This involves many decisions, such as selecting the right building blocks, deciding when to form rings, and determining whether sensitive parts of the molecule need protection.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

"They're selecting from pre-recorded material or generating an approximation."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

A day after their uncharacteristically subdued news conference in the wake of selecting quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 overall pick in the NFL draft, the Rams’ coach and general manager smiled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Humans are incredibly efficient at plant and animal domestication, the process of selecting and curating prosocial hereditary traits for our own benefit.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Begin by selecting one culture area in which you are interested.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin