While David Stern doesn't exactly handpick the Brooklynettes' sequined jumpsuits, league officials do monitor how each team runs its entertainment.

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Lexus was able to handpick the best dealers and offer dealerships on the condition that they provide new or completely renovated buildings.

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And the shortcuts displayed on the Home Dashboard can be customized, giving users the option to handpick their favorite content and apps for instant access.

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The same amendment will enable the President to handpick rulers of new regions to be created in the future, and, will also facilitate expropriations of private property.

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While Mr. Erdogan told diplomats his goal was to promote education, Turkish academics say the move would enable him to handpick rectors and swamp the board with political henchmen.

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Before each series, Yankees director of communications and media relations Jason Zillo confers with his counterpart about the types of people Rivera wants to meet, and the clubs handpick the attendees.

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The mayor can handpick two appointees to LFEPA and a City Hall source said "everything is still up for grabs" with a raft of appointments to be made in the coming days.

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For U.S. team captain Davis Love III, this Ryder Cup offers a greater opportunity to shape the action than any other thanks to two additional wildcard selections, which have allowed him to handpick four of the 12 team members.

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