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verb (cherry-pick)
- (idiom) 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.
- From all the available statistics, the politician cherry-picked only those that backed up his ideas.
Etymology: A metaphor, from the idea of picking through a bowl of cherries and seeking the best for oneself.
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