pick up
Example Sentences
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Malaysia’s August inflation could pick up to 1.96% from 1.8% in July, driven by higher electricity charges, ANZ economist Zhaopeng Xing said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
One woman writes: “I like the idea of honoring the staff. If you were to pick up my $100 tab, I’d like it, sure.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
In other words, a droplet can pick up electrical charge while moving across a surface.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Jaxson Dart left the preseason on just his third offensive snap after New York’s line failed to pick up a blitz, and that shakes confidence in the quarterback behind an uncertain front five.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
I ask Rose suddenly, again halting the conversation that had only just begun to pick up again.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
