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Recent Examples of selectively
The Tax Collector’s Office does not have discretion to waive, alter or selectively apply this commission.
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Abbey Ajayi, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead, use sharp pruning shears to gently and selectively clip a few inches by hand, shaping the plant and controlling its size.
—Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Post-emergent herbicides can be used more selectively, but also pose environmental risks, including toxicity to birds, bees, and mammals that consume or contact them.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
While some Amish selectively vaccinate, others pursue no vaccinations.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Many say the sound is still beloved, just used more selectively.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Trump railed against former President Joe Biden, blaming him for high prices, and seemed to claim credit for bringing them down, selectively citing numbers that could give you the impression prices are near or below $2 a gallon.
—Frank Witsil, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Aerial surveillance aids vehicle recovery The drones are activated selectively, typically during serious incidents where aerial visibility can change the tactical picture.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Abbey Ajayi, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead, use sharp pruning shears to gently and selectively clip a few inches by hand, shaping the plant and controlling its size.
—Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Post-emergent herbicides can be used more selectively, but also pose environmental risks, including toxicity to birds, bees, and mammals that consume or contact them.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
While some Amish selectively vaccinate, others pursue no vaccinations.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Many say the sound is still beloved, just used more selectively.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Trump railed against former President Joe Biden, blaming him for high prices, and seemed to claim credit for bringing them down, selectively citing numbers that could give you the impression prices are near or below $2 a gallon.
—Frank Witsil, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Aerial surveillance aids vehicle recovery The drones are activated selectively, typically during serious incidents where aerial visibility can change the tactical picture.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectively
Adverb
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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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Timothy Pawula is named as a defendant along with Glotz, who is being sued individually and not in his capacity as Tinley Park mayor.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tolbert said all council members were also invited to meet individually with the review team, including CBRE and AECOM, to ask questions about the facility condition assessment, the real estate market engagement and other work requested by the council.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Myself personally, and this team.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Finally, and most importantly, though the scope of the food production here is naturally vast, it’s all executed extremely thoughtfully and personally.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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