Definition of "handpicking" [handpicking]

• Present participle of handpick. (verb)

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• "Lasee, who did not want to appear as if "handpicking" his replacement, said he would not be drawn to make an endorsement."
• "Instead of holding primaries, party heads will be handpicking candidates to run, making Democratic Party leader and Rep. Joseph Crowley the kingmaker."
• "Instead of holding primaries, party heads will be handpicking candidates to run, making Democratic Party leader and Rep. Joseph Crowley the kingmaker for Mr. Weiner's district in Brooklyn and Queens."