selectively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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It is a sign that the AI trade has evolved since the raging bull market began, with traders now placing their bets more selectively than before.
To test how essential these sensors are, the team used mouse models in which PIEZO1 and PIEZO2 were selectively removed from either uterine muscle or surrounding sensory nerves.
From Science Daily
The White House has said sanctions on Venezuela will be selectively rolled back in the coming days.
Rubio in various television interviews Sunday called the U.S. campaign a “quarantine,” a term that means the U.S. was selectively targeting certain sanctioned ships.
As the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, we favor diversifying income-generating assets within a portfolio and taking risk selectively, focusing on quality to preserve capital and position for growth.
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