as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief
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Recent Examples of cherry-pick
Our favorite way to play that growth isn’t by trying to cherry-pick which retailer will win at the online game.
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
What to watch: The trend could widen health disparities as doctors flee to cash-pay businesses and cherry-pick patients.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
In its second year under Hitchcock’s leadership, the festival seems to be settling into a role of cherry-picking highlights from the year and bringing them to audiences in L.A.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Some organizations find success in creating hybrid approaches, cherry-picking elements from multiple frameworks to craft a tailored solution.
—Ula Ojiaku, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
What to watch: The trend could widen health disparities as doctors flee to cash-pay businesses and cherry-pick patients.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
In its second year under Hitchcock’s leadership, the festival seems to be settling into a role of cherry-picking highlights from the year and bringing them to audiences in L.A.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Some organizations find success in creating hybrid approaches, cherry-picking elements from multiple frameworks to craft a tailored solution.
—Ula Ojiaku, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cherry-pick
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Workout: Ruck for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, choosing a route with hills.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dave Jones, a former insurance commissioner in California, said some commissioners fear that stricter enforcement could drive companies out of their states, leaving their constituents with fewer plans to choose from.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Duvernay has twice been selected to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Cherry-pick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cherry-pick. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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