Historical clue formulations

• Pick a side, say — 2025-05-27
• Tap — 2020-02-13
• Select — 2012-01-10
• Cull — 2008-08-09
• Get off the fence — 2006-08-23
• Opt for — 2004-07-12
• Go for — 2004-04-30
• Select — 2003-12-21
• Take your pick — 2002-06-30
• Pick out — 2002-05-29
• Don't sit on the fence — 1996-07-28
• Pick — 1994-10-17