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Export growth likely accelerated, largely driven by strong semiconductor shipments, and price growth likely also picked up further, bolstering the case for the central bank to tighten policy in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

She later picked up the ukulele, and then a guitar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The Lush Life section of Larsson's tour performances have now become hotly anticipated, with fans getting picked to perform the routine alongside the popstar.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The calculations around the reserve have changed as the so-called shale revolution picked up speed in the 2010s, Piper Sandler’s Stuart said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

To my astonishment, Kik picked up my bicycle and carried both his and mine up the front steps.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom