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picker

[pik-er] / ˈpɪk ər /
NOUN
reaper
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Gavin Baker, the former Fidelity Investments stock picker, made early bets on SpaceX at Fidelity and when he left to start his own fund.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

During one warehouse visit, a picker fulfilled an order of banana chips and chocolate in about 90 seconds, guided by a hand-held device directing her to each shelf.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

Ron Ford, 75, a volunteer litter picker in Torfaen, said roadside litter was a "constant problem" and certain "grot spots" required repeated cleaning.

From BBC May 6, 2026

Some Berkshire watchers thought that stock picker Todd Combs built the company’s Amazon stake, so the share sale may reflect his departure.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

She had last seen him swooping down on the man in the cherry picker.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

Stock pickers almost never beat the market over time.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

While some stock pickers prioritize emotion over reason, many remain rooted in reality.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

“Sad news,” orchard owner Gary Shafer said on an outgoing voicemail he left for would-be pickers.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Outside, bonfires are being lit, cherry pickers are providing moody lighting, and crowds of extras are being marshalled around to create party vibes.

From BBC May 13, 2026

The pickers went on filling flats, squatting in the numbered rows.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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