hand-picked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He had already handed over the reins as chief executive to hand-picked successor Greg Abel at the end of last year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Shanghai-born former shipping tycoon was hand-picked by Beijing to run the former British colony after its return to Chinese rule in 1997 and served until 2005.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Before releasing her new album, she parted ways with her managers to assume control of her career, building a hand-picked creative team around her own decision-making.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Nolan hand-picked Nyong’o for the role, telling the outlet that he was “absolutely desperate” for her to take on the part.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
Emboldened by the rescue of the hedgehog, Matthias was about to suggest that he and Constance, together with some hand-picked helpers, venture to undertake a rescue mission to St. Ninian’s Church.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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