pick at
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It was set up for them nicely, even more so when they won the toss and got the chance to try to pick at raw South African batting wounds by bowling first.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025
Thanks to its record and growth prospects, Alibaba stock is a top pick at Jefferies.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
People with body dysmorphia also go to a lot of effort to conceal flaws with clothes and make-up, or pick at their skin.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
With their final pick at No. 28, the Sparks selected Notre Dame forward Liatu King.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
There’s some old blue nail polish left on my thumbnail, and I pick at that.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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