pick

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More broadly, as a gauge of future readiness, we can only pick up on so much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"He's obviously thought about what squad he's going to pick and why," Rooney said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That’s because a looming, powerful El Niño is expected to pick up where the Iran conflict leaves off.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Delta, United and American Airlines —a Barron’s stock pick —have proved fairly resilient, up 56%, 26% and 14% over the past year.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

We’d pick a new one each time I had a break from school and spread it out on the dining room table.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison