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preselection

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as in candidate

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Recent Examples of preselection This preselection process dramatically speeds things up, reducing what once took hours to something approaching real-time identification of maritime targets. — David Szondy may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026

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Kyle Clark, an anchorman on Denver’s 9News, asked the candidate in a persistent and revealing sit-down interview.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
That might not be enough, however, to sway right-leaning independent voters such as Ernie Barten, 75, of Phoenix, who planned to support first-time candidate Neely in the GOP primary.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2026

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More than four decades after it was first tabbed as a potential UNESCO World Heritage nominee, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge could finally be added to the prestigious list this month.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Benton’s departure also leaves Democrats scrambling to replace their nominee in one of the state’s more competitive House districts.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

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The squad has yet to be confirmed but Josh Abe, Will Wright, Kieran Morrison, James McConnell, Lewis Koumas, Josh Sonni-Lambie, Mor Talla Ndiaye, Luke Chambers and Ifeanyi Ndukwe are among those in the mix for selection.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Jameson maker Pernod Ricard, Patrón owner Bacardi Limited and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila are just a few of the alcohol companies expanding their mini bottle selections.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of selection

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Agency priorities are defined by executives who are political appointees.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Whereas the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees includes dozens of presidential appointees, the Smithsonian’s board of regents is a much smaller body.

— Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

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