selectively
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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“After selectively filtering to give a 50/50 split after, the board closed the hearing early, leaving many to not speak.”
From Salon
One reason for the changing nature of political scandal, and its prognosis, is the way we now take in information, both selectively and in bulk.
From Los Angeles Times
He wants Lululemon to stay focused on activities like running, yoga, tennis and golf but sees opportunities to expand selectively into lifestyle and casual items.
By selectively activating and suppressing different blocks, the brain can avoid being overloaded and can keep performance focused on the current goal.
From Science Daily
Nonetheless, “the fact that they seem to have responded to those in the selectively disclosed letter, it’s just weird,” he said.
From MarketWatch
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