pick on
Example Sentences
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The Chargers, who used a first-round pick on running back Omarion Hampton last year, have not had a 1,000-yard rusher since Melvin Gordon in 2017.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the point of such suits seems to be less to pick on each company/influencer one by one and more to make undisclosed partnerships a business risk and potential liability writ large.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
That doesn’t mean Stafford was thrilled about general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay spending a first-round pick on his heir apparent.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
“A.J. is a member of the Eagles,” Roseman said after using a first-round pick on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon in April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
But why does he have to pick on me?
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
