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Example Sentences
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It will not be the last time we see how hard it is to pick up all the pieces.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
Rookie point guard Darius Acuff, the No. 7 pick in last April’s draft, had 19 points with four assists and five turnovers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
"You wouldn't pick up a guitar, and be surprised that you couldn't play a song when you've never picked up a guitar before - public speaking is the exact same thing."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Investors have fallen out of love with a large chunk of stocks, such as industrials, and Morgan Stanley sees an opportunity to pick up some names on the cheap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Ford turns to the room and says, “All right, everyone, clean up your area. It’s quiet reading time now. Come pick out your books, please.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
