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The phrase "a selection of five" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a group or choice of five items, options, or individuals from a larger set.
Example: "For the project, we will present a selection of five different marketing strategies to consider."
Alternatives: "a choice of five" or "a group of five".
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Thanks to Agricultural and Food Economics journal the 2014 conference benefits of a special issue where a selection of five papers were selected.
To examine the reliability of the microarray method, a selection of five genes, differentially expressed according to Affymetrix, were selected for Taqman analysis (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA).
She told her story this spring over the evening special -- a selection of five local zinfandels.
A selection of five courses with wines that match each course is the best way to experience March.
British users joining on Sunday were instructed to pick from a selection of five topics: Euro 2012, the US election, UK politics, "tech" and "women".
Here, in time for Father's Day gift buying, is a selection of five recent titles that encompass just such a range.
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A selection of three nucleotides was used, BstYI end with two selective nucleotides and MseI end with one selective nucleotide.
A selection of six is $21, a dozen are $38.
Listening Booth is a selection of six new releases.
Here's a selection of ten NASA self-portraits.
A selection of three cheeses is a $15 supplement to the prix fixe; five, a $20 supplement.
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