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Recent Examples of selectively
NDAs are widespread in the private sector and already used selectively throughout the government, including in areas involving national security.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 26 May 2026
They are unaudited, selectively formatted, furnished rather than filed (lower liability), and not required to include XBRL data.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Colorado itself recognizes these off-reservation Brunot rights — but selectively.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But executives also said the consumer is still spending selectively.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Andrea Hsu, NPR, 26 May 2026
They are unaudited, selectively formatted, furnished rather than filed (lower liability), and not required to include XBRL data.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Colorado itself recognizes these off-reservation Brunot rights — but selectively.
—Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
But executives also said the consumer is still spending selectively.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectively
Adverb
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Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As your kale grows, harvest the outer leaves individually, and the plant will continue to produce new leaves from the center.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Instead, specific requests must be considered individually.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Morgan personally approved the acquisition.—
Douglas Brinkley,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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As if to drive that fact home, NASA chief Jared Isaacman flew to Starbase to watch the launch personally.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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