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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Trump interpreted the results of November’s election as a mandate that gave him carte blanche to remake Washington.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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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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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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Now the Sky have to answer a key question: Is the No. 3 pick more valuable as a trade asset or a draft selection?—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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This was also the post-Oscar nominations week, although the delay in their announcement disrupted distributor strategies to capitalize on them.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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And within living memory, the Senate defeated the defense secretary nomination of John Tower in 1989.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a lengthy news conference after casting his vote on Sunday, Lukashenko maintained that Belarus is a democracy because his rivals were given a choice.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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So, Brown was left with no choice but to fulfill her civic duty, and take Parker with her to court.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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