To choose in a highly selective manner; select only the best or most suitable of: "politicians [who] try to cherry-pick judges who agree with them and attack those who do not"(Jeffrey Rosen).
FIRE chiefs have been accused of attempting to "cherry-pick" the law following a dispute with staff over controversial crewing arrangements at two stations.
That's because Guardiola can 'cherry-pick' players in the upcoming window rather than rebuild his entire squad, something which United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is readying himself for at Old Trafford.
Dog-loving Alderman Ray Lopez is demanding that Chicago's chronically-troubled Animal Care and Control shelter stop allowing animal rescue organizations to "cherry-pick purebred or premium" animals picked up by city crews.
Speaking ahead of David Cameron's first meeting with EU leaders since losing last week's referendum, Mrs Merkel said the UK would not be allowed to "cherry-pick" the elements of EU membership it wants to hold on to after withdrawal.
SO Joe Anderson (11.5.12) advises he is underwhelmed by Her Majesty's speech to Parliament and then endeavours to cherry-pick items he considers to his parties political advantage.
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