pick off
Example Sentences
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Navy decommissioned its last battleship in 1992, after the military recognized that battleships had become sitting ducks, vulnerable to modern military munitions that could pick off the vessel from the sky.
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
People following or involved in the sales process said the assets could be sold in one go, or buyers could pick off different pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
BigBear can certainly pick off smaller, more specialized government contracts, however, and even has a partnership with Palantir.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025
Both Luus and Wolvaardt batted with intent, the former sweeping for fun and the captain using her exquisite timing to pick off boundaries.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
“You should pick off that little flower for your mom.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
