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preselected

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past tense of preselect

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Berg was selected during a vote among MLS club owners, over fellow finalist David Nathanson – a former Fox executive.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Warfighter of the Week is a command program in which the ship’s captain personally recognizes exemplary sailors selected by their leadership for their accomplishments.

— Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026

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Nathan Melotte, a managing director for consulting firm Cordogan Clark, said the option preferred by the board could pose an issue because of its size.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
The 97% prototype received the highest share of preferences and was preferred by 40% of the testing group.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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McGuire, a former Navy SEAL, was elected that year after ousting then-House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good in a GOP primary.

— Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
This measure removes the State Constitution’s carveout requiring Jackson County’s property assessor to be appointed rather than elected.

— New York Times, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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