pick

Example Sentences

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But a rush to pick up bargains following that selloff fuelled a spike in New York, where the Dow hit a fresh peak and the Nasdaq climbed more than two percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Among Africa-focused ASX-listed gold miners, Macquarie’s key pick “for stability” is Perseus, and “for growth” is Resolute Mining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Here’s what happens: I pick up a ready-to-eat bird while shopping around my local supermarket.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

“The only real input I’m going to have is … understanding their process … and then if there are some financial decisions that are being banked into who we pick and why.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

My heart thunders in my ears as I pick my way along the edge of the alleyway.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam