picked up
Example Sentences
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As an adult, what’s been the most interesting thing about seeing what things you picked up from your parents despite constantly arguing with them?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
"I called repeatedly, but he never picked up."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
In 2001, the actor turned his real estate sights across the pond and picked up a $1 million London loft in a converted jam factory.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
While this provides a reasonable estimate of incidents, some reports may not have been picked up in this search if e-bikes or e-scooters were not mentioned directly.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
He picked up a heroic piece, struggled down the hole with it, and came back for more.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
