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cherry-pick

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cherry-pick something
Fig. to choose something very carefully. (As if one were closely examining cherries on the tree, looking for the best.) We have to cherry-pick the lumber we want to use for the cabinetry. Nothing but the best will do.
cherry-pick somebody/something
to choose only the best people or things in a way that is not fair (usually in continuous tenses) Isn't there a danger that the state schools might start cherry-picking the pupils with the best exam results?


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He said most drivers were law-abiding and provided good customer service but blamed the rising number of complaints on a minority of taxi drivers who cherry-pick fares and illegally refuse low-fare customers.
Complaints about taxis rise - again; Figures are up for fourth year ... by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
Bazza, Cromer No to cherry-picking With regards to the BBC probably cutting back on horseracing coverage, if they're not prepared to support the 'lesser' meetings I don't see why they should be allowed to cherry-pick the top ones.
CHAT ROOM by The Racing Post (London, England)
Disease management and health and wellness companies routinely cherry-pick applicants for participation in obesity management or weight management programs by rejecting candidates deemed to be "bad risks.
Cherry picking for health and wellness programs: out of season by Borgstadt, Ted R. / Arkansas Business
 
 
 
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