pick at

Example Sentences

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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

With their final pick at No. 28, the Sparks selected Notre Dame forward Liatu King.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

Vance said Trump had weighed announcing Vance as his VP pick at the Butler rally but ultimately decided to hold off.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

Instead I pick at a thread on my skirt.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven