pick

Example Sentences

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Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In Apple’s app, the customization is perfect: I pick which leagues and teams show up on a homepage and in my sidebar.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Casey’s was a Barron’s stock pick on Dec. 3, 2025.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A new predictor game is being introduced to cover this year's World Cup, allowing users to pick what they think will be the result from every match.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

You can pick it up on a stick, and it’ll still play dead.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck