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[pikt] / pɪkt /






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Work on the recent executive order picked up after the release of Anthropic’s Mythos, a model capable of launching cyberattacks and identifying software vulnerabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Hull, who are looking for a third win in their third Championship play-off final, will be without forward Kyle Joseph with an injury picked up in the win at Millwall.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Barron’s picked Stellantis stock about a week later, believing all the bad news was reflected in the share price.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Warsh is taking over for Jerome Powell, whom Trump picked during his first presidential term.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

On Picnic weekend, Sandy June’s business picked up as soon as the neon kicked on, and my lunch-bussing demanded more hustle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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