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pick

[pik] / pɪk /




VERB
break into something closed, locked
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However, he said, “I think she’s going to pick her battles. I don’t think she wants to be seen as simply anti-bank.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Since that memorable 2024 win at Twickenham, Jorgensen, who resisted overtures from rugby league's NRL as a teenager, has become a first-choice back-three pick for his team.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Asked about his own game, he quickly clarified that he doesn’t play and has no plans to pick up the clubs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

For those of you wishing to pick individual Dividend Aristocrats, the table below lists those that are also recommended for purchase by at least two of the investment newsletters tracked by my performance-auditing firm.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

I run my guitar pick up and down the strings.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith


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