pick apart
Example Sentences
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Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina’s attack pick apart England’s defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Objectively, we can pick apart other people’s arguments, especially when it comes to when to claim Social Security, but we can allow him some grace for “what ifs.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
He made around $2 billion in cattle transactions to build his “ghost herd,” according to bank records filed in Texas federal bankruptcy court, which is trying to pick apart the web of alleged fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
"We have a treasure chest in our hands now that we can pick apart and explore," Briner says.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
All the more reason to pick apart the testimony and get as little of it admitted as possible.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
