select
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Labour MP Alex McIntyre, who sits on the Commons Health and Social Care select committee, defended Palantir's involvement in NHS contracts.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Unlike many states, California holds an "open" primary, meaning voters can select candidates from any party.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
To make our lineup, The Times surveyed more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and general book club enthusiasts to select the best book club reads in 10 categories, including romance, mystery, memoir and literary fiction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The administration plans to use the plane, which is nicer than most other government jets, for travel by select cabinet secretaries and Melania Trump, some of the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
This is the year that teachers select students to volunteer in a foreign country and do service learning projects.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
Vocabulary lists containing select
Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 81-90
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Essential English Vocabulary, List 6
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"Charlotte's Web": Chapter One
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