pick

Example Sentences

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“So like around March I could feel it coming. I just—I had to play. I couldn’t help myself. And three times the same week I pick up a—‘don’t do it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s going to be tough for investors to pick winners and losers early in the robot race.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Rams reportedly also are sending their 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 third-rounder to the Browns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"This was far more than a litter pick," said Carys Rees from the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“I got that bell wadded tighter than a tick. Tansy wants us in school, she’ll have to come out and pick us off one by one.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck