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The steadily rising average player age reflects both the aging of a generation that grew up with consoles and a wave of older adults who have since picked up the hobby.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Scotland picked their moments to strike and were pretty ruthless when they did.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
While cars have steadily grown older over the last 15 years, the trend picked up after the Covid pandemic, when shuttered factories and supply-chain snarls drove up prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
But eventual winning pitcher Herrell picked up two innings with just one earned run given up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Boarders emptied wastebaskets and picked up scraps of sewing in preparation for a quick flight to the secret room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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