picked

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If Martin Crowe is the godfather of New Zealand batting, then Williamson picked up the mantle and became the most prolific of all the Black Caps.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, industrial production showed no growth, while manufacturing picked up 0.4%, according to the ONS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Against the Fire, Brink scored two points and picked up four fouls in nine minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Volatility has picked up meaningfully, often a feature of late-stage advances.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Mr. Lew picked up the ledger and showed me a stack of receipts beneath it.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu