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China's economic growth likely picked up in the first three months of the year, according to analysts surveyed by AFP, boosted by exports now impacted by the Middle East war, while domestic demand remains weak.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The growing pains were worth it, she said, because her story reached audiences who might never have picked up her books.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He picked up Christopher Lee at the airport once, and — as a big fan of Dracula — he half-believed he saw the English actor transforming into a vampire while they drove to the club.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

It was Exeter that picked you up first, wasn't it?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The wind has finally picked up, followed by big, fat drops of rain, and a full downpour begins.

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