select
verb (used with object)
to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
has selected
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present perfectof select (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In an industry where the pool of publicly traded players seems to grow every day, Newman has selected Infleqtion and Rigetti Computing as two standouts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The crew he has selected includes three astronauts and three civilians—a scientist; a person who won a seat on the trip through a lottery; and Ryan Crane, a beleaguered policeman who once saved John’s life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Moving swiftly to find a new football coach, Servite has selected alumnus Rick Garretson as its next head coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
“The secretary of war has selected you for a very important assignment,” Somervell told Groves.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
