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picker

[pik-er] / ˈpɪk ər /
NOUN
reaper
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Harry Machin, a volunteer litter picker in Peterborough, said other councils could learn from Cambridge.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

AI cannot make you a better stock picker.

From MarketWatch Jun. 1, 2026

He remains a stock picker within the layers.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

Ron Ford, 75, a volunteer litter picker in Torfaen, said roadside litter was a "constant problem" and certain "grot spots" required repeated cleaning.

From BBC May 6, 2026

A cherry picker rolled out onto the bridge and lifted Dan Martin to the top of the bow.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

Stock pickers almost never beat the market over time.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

While some stock pickers prioritize emotion over reason, many remain rooted in reality.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

“Sad news,” orchard owner Gary Shafer said on an outgoing voicemail he left for would-be pickers.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Outside, bonfires are being lit, cherry pickers are providing moody lighting, and crowds of extras are being marshalled around to create party vibes.

From BBC May 13, 2026

She picked deftly and had a reputation for speed and efficiency; she filled two flats in the time it took other pickers to fill one and a half.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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