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Recent Examples of preselect
Customers preselect a one-hour slot for their delivery.
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Dallas News, 21 Feb. 2022
Reed used a yellow highlighter to preselect 300 applications that signed voters up for the Indiana Democratic primary without their consent, according to the affidavit.
—Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2020
The car's automatic transmission uses GPS and map data to preselect appropriate gears for upcoming hills and curves.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 1 Sep. 2020
But critics fear that the new model, if adopted, will render the community powerless to stop a preselected site.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
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Dallas News, 21 Feb. 2022
Reed used a yellow highlighter to preselect 300 applications that signed voters up for the Indiana Democratic primary without their consent, according to the affidavit.
—Mckenzie Sadeghi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2020
The car's automatic transmission uses GPS and map data to preselect appropriate gears for upcoming hills and curves.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 1 Sep. 2020
But critics fear that the new model, if adopted, will render the community powerless to stop a preselected site.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preselect
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Launching alongside the campaign is The Kaia Edit, an assortment of pieces personally selected by Gerber, including upcycled Re/Done | Levi’s styles like the Mica Jean, Nico Jean, 70s Bootcut, Alexa Short, and a classic Re/Done | Hanes Frankie Tee.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Presidents are elected without strong legislative backing, confront a fragmented Congress, and operate under a constitutional framework that allows for their relatively swift removal.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Before being elected to represent part of Denton County in 2024, Little’s claim to political fame was as Paxton’s defense attorney in the impeachment trial.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Don’t let a little shade keep you from growing veggies; just be sure to pick the right ones.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Shop all of our top picks below, starting at $40.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The service Service is excellent but the staff are a bit more relaxed than other five stars of this caliber, preferring friendliness to formality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall started his first game against Sunderland next to Gallagher, but from there on De Zerbi preferred the experience of Rodrigo Bentancur and Palhinha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Preselect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselect. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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