hand-picked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In particular, the “Encore” section of her show reveals a hand-picked spin from her partner’s Latchkey Records store in Philadelphia.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
They select between Yale’s hand-picked candidates whom Yale prohibits from publicly discussing their views on issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Vargas hand-picked the DoubleTree as the site, even though he said the hotel’s exterior “presents the most difficult surface challenge” he has faced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
The 79-year-old installed himself as chairman of a hand-picked board to lead the center, originally named after president John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 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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