picked

Example Sentences

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The cynical view is that Delcroix may only have picked Haiti because they were on the brink of World Cup qualification, but he says it has become a voyage of self-discovery.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 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

“I’m not going to marry someone who’s picked for me because of a good bride price. I won’t do it.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu