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Discover LudwigThe word "cherry-pick" is correct and usable in written English
It is a verb that means to select only the best or most desirable things from a variety of options. For example, "The company chose to cherry-pick their employees from the pool of applicants based on their experience and qualifications."
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cherry-pick
verb
To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light. To select only evidence which supports an argument, and reject or ignore contradictory evidence.
Exact(47)
"They cherry-pick us.
We didn't cherry-pick them.
We cannot cherry-pick it".
"But you can't cherry-pick".
He does not cherry-pick races, either.
Charter schools do not cherry-pick students.
Similar(11)
"You don't get to cherry pick.
I don't think you can cherry pick like that.
Tomlinson has said that you can't "cherry pick" the plan.
Critics cannot cherry pick their indicators and remain credible.
"I don't believe doctors are able to cherry pick".
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