picked

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Guehi, since his move from Crystal Palace to Manchester City, was picked ahead of Stones during the final months of the season by Pep Guardiola, though the latter's campaign was heavily disrupted by injury.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The ball ricocheted to the edge of the infield grass, where first baseman Freddie Freeman picked it up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The post went viral and Payne immediately picked up more than a million followers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

She picked up a piece cool enough to eat.

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