Cull

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Selective GatheringPlay
Cull means carefully choosing things of value or necessity from a group. SlideAfter the exam, the teacher culled the best essays for the school magazine.
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Not Always PhysicalPlay
Culling can refer to non-physical items, like ideas or information. SlideShe culled the most relevant points for her presentation from various articles.
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Positive ConnotationPlay
This use of cull often implies a positive action, improving a collection or set. SlideThe editor culled the best poems for the anthology.