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Recent Examples of selectively
This requires hiring more selectively, holding a higher bar for what productivity actually looks like and being willing to pay significantly more when someone clears it.
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Rodney Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Beyond that, our focus remains on reinforcing partnerships with our strongest existing brands while selectively evaluating emerging opportunities.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, the very vocabulary of humanitarianism and antiracism has become so selectively applied or debased as to be meaningless.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Will roll out selectively into top markets next weekend ahead of a nationwide expansion on 7/10.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
Use of hand pruners to selectively remove stems or stem portions is the best way to trim plants.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Gaeta, Shuangshuang Du, PhD, a former graduate student in Greco’s lab now at the International Society for Stem Cell Research, and colleagues used a genetic mouse model to selectively eliminate most of the skin’s fibroblast population—then watched what happened to the stem cells.
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Peter Jurich,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Today, capital is flowing more selectively to businesses viewed as category leaders.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Biomarkers should be used selectively, where results would meaningfully change management.
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Elizabeth Bevins,
STAT,
16 June 2026
Rodney Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Beyond that, our focus remains on reinforcing partnerships with our strongest existing brands while selectively evaluating emerging opportunities.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Meanwhile, the very vocabulary of humanitarianism and antiracism has become so selectively applied or debased as to be meaningless.
—
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Will roll out selectively into top markets next weekend ahead of a nationwide expansion on 7/10.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 June 2026
Use of hand pruners to selectively remove stems or stem portions is the best way to trim plants.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Gaeta, Shuangshuang Du, PhD, a former graduate student in Greco’s lab now at the International Society for Stem Cell Research, and colleagues used a genetic mouse model to selectively eliminate most of the skin’s fibroblast population—then watched what happened to the stem cells.
—
Peter Jurich,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Today, capital is flowing more selectively to businesses viewed as category leaders.
—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Biomarkers should be used selectively, where results would meaningfully change management.
—
Elizabeth Bevins,
STAT,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectively
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Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.
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The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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As victims are identified, they will be contacted individually, according to a sheriff’s office release.
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Beccari has personally called on Massimo Osanna, the head of national museums at Italy’s culture ministry, to ensure the location is ready on time.
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The Democrats alleged Krach, the Freedom 250 CEO, traveled in January to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to personally solicit foreign government officials and business leaders for money to help fund America’s birthday celebrations.
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“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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