Selectively

The Bush Administration's policy of "no negotiations with terrorists," with the label selectively applied, makes no more sense in this hemisphere than in other parts of the world. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ms. Rosin selectively quoted articles supporting her perspective that there is insufficient evidence for the health benefits of breast-feeding, and ignored the mass of data that provides ample evidence for its benefits. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After diffusing the emitter, Hoerni again selectively etched the oxide layer to provide for alloy contacts (f). ❋ Unknown (2010)

McCain selectively "rejected" statements made by Hateful Hagee but never denounced the endorsement. ❋ Unknown (2008)

: 1) Expelled quotes Charles Darwin selectively to connect his ideas to eugenics and the Holocaust. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Yes a Bennite, though she used the term selectively - she dropped it when it got in the way of her career. ❋ Alan Smart (2009)

Operating on the premise that credit will improve over the next 12 to 18 months as the economy stabilizes, leading to higher earnings and fatter stock valuations, Morgan Stanley is pitching clients on the idea of selectively building positions in large-cap and mid-cap bank stocks even though bank shares are up about 8% since the end of second quarter earnings reports. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To call selectively for a more humane perspective in one arena while espousing violent and predatory views in most others is nothing but crass opportunism. ❋ Unknown (2005)

And I said we would, therefore, vigorously oppose the idea of selectively recounting manually the votes in four heavily Democratic counties. ❋ Unknown (2000)

Although we do not understand why Opa1 overexpression selectively influences the abundance of only the lower molecular weight Opa1 species, our findings support the conclusion that this antiserum specifically recognizes Opa1. ❋ Angela C. Poole Et Al. (2010)

"Using distress calls is so far divorced from the notion of selectively targeting aggressive coyotes," she said. ❋ By Mike MCPHEE The Denver Post (2010)

The 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" explored the idea of selectively erasing memories. ❋ Unknown (2008)

WITH A STRAIGHT FACE ... say something is going to be "selectively" enforced? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Okay ... what other laws are going to be enforced "selectively"???? ❋ Unknown (2009)

It currently has 48 stores in the U.S. Mr. Isla said Inditex plans to grow "selectively" there in the coming three years. ❋ Christopher Bjork (2010)

In an interview, Chief Executive Ken Powell said the company will offer promotions "selectively" in some of its categories, but declined to specify which ones. ❋ Anjali Cordeiro (2010)

"[Man], [that girl] is select!" ❋ Alex Quantashassle (2005)

A. [Mariah carey], now that's my [selects]! B. Rob dissed his boys. He went to chill with his selects instead. C. (Upon walking down the street and seeing a [portly] woman) There goes Mark's selects! ❋ Diggs (2004)

[Dude], that [shirt] is select! ❋ Pizzalover123986 (2018)

Look at [nick] over there selecting, his [body] is gonna [be fucked] up. ❋ Wwegdbee (2017)

[Raju] got into [selective] and [not you] how come his parents be telling everyone ❋ Your_face_ohhhh (2020)

Paul: "How's the selection been at [the gym] lately? " Kevin: "Shit, all the [hot ones] are gone for [summer vacation]." ❋ Bose Einstein (2017)

"[the DJ] with [the boom] selection" dj who [selects] wicked tracks ❋ Anonymous (2003)

'streaks selectives' = [streaks] only replying to [a few] ❋ Daisymcxlean (2018)

"[AMAGAD] [Halp]!!!" ❋ Bleh (2004)

Child: *has [selective mutism]* Parents: [Our kid] is rude for not talking in public so instead of taking them to therapy let's leave them like this and continue to be upset at them because it must be [a choice] cause children LOVE not having friends! Lol! ❋ VioletThePurple (2021)