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Recent Examples of selectively
And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
This process selectively removed large amounts of the most common isotope, ⁴⁰Ar, from the gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Think of it like a sponge that can selectively grab CO2 of the air and hold onto it.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Using a cancer medication called navitoclax, which selectively clears out aged and dysfunctional cells, the researchers were able to restore nearly normal blood vessel function in the salt-fed mice, the release stated.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Trump administration’s ‘gold standard science’ Critics, however, say it’s being selectively applied to prioritize desired outcomes over inconvenient evidence.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Either shear the whole plant by a third or selectively cut withered flowers and leggy stems.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
That would target Iranian oil shipments, which have continued flowing, while Tehran has bottled up supplies from other countries by selectively closing the strait with drone and missile attacks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Apr. 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.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
This process selectively removed large amounts of the most common isotope, ⁴⁰Ar, from the gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Think of it like a sponge that can selectively grab CO2 of the air and hold onto it.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Using a cancer medication called navitoclax, which selectively clears out aged and dysfunctional cells, the researchers were able to restore nearly normal blood vessel function in the salt-fed mice, the release stated.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Trump administration’s ‘gold standard science’ Critics, however, say it’s being selectively applied to prioritize desired outcomes over inconvenient evidence.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Either shear the whole plant by a third or selectively cut withered flowers and leggy stems.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
That would target Iranian oil shipments, which have continued flowing, while Tehran has bottled up supplies from other countries by selectively closing the strait with drone and missile attacks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Apr. 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.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 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
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For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Aug. 2022
Adverb
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And Allen’s complaints, though too vague to assess individually, are indeed the sorts of things one might reasonably get worked up about.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
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Instead of measuring a bulk signal, ATTA works by targeting atoms individually.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jordan, famous for taking things personally, just chuckled.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tribute program accompanying Yakusho’s award comprised seven films personally approved by the actor, with the festival noting that his participation marked a highlight in the event’s 28-year history.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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