as in picking
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1
as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
she quickly singled out the most qualified candidate from the pool of the applicants
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2
as in identifying
to find out or establish the identity of
through careful reasoning and the process of elimination, neighbors singled her out as the writer of the anonymous letter
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Verb
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The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.—
Ju-min Park and Hongji Kim,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As with the 2024 election, which sent ad sales up 11% year-over-year to $1.33 billion in the quarter ended September 30, sports (and in particular the NFL) is a key ingredient in the revenue mix.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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The conversation also got political, with the Dark Matter Tour host providing his point of view of how the 2024 election went down.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Teams traditionally travel to the Super Bowl destination on the Sunday before the big game.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Kings opened trade talks for Fox earlier in the week with the San Antonio Spurs widely believed to be his preferred destination.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Instead of picking an immediate replacement for the 60-year-old morning show mainstay to join Bush Hager, the show will try out different A-listers to find the best fit.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The menu of juices was extensive (don’t miss the morning smoothie, a mango, papaya, and coconut cream blend), as was the selection of local treats curated by Ruano.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Katic was likely to be a late-round selection if he had been taken at all.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During the Hutchinson School Board’s reorganization meeting Tiffany Barnard stepped down as chair, declining nominations, and instead nominating Garrett Luthens for the role.—
Kendall Larson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Vought’s nomination courted controversy among Democrats.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards 2025 was a more muted affair this year, with attendees’ fashion choices leaning more into darker tones and simple silhouettes, there remained some dynamic moments.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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With the press destroyed, and the future uncertain, Bargen had one of two choices, quit, or roll up the sleeves and find a way to keep the paper moving forward … .—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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