picking
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Almgren ran with an unusually large lead pack of 15 men that held together past mile 21 before slowly picking off his competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The first Black US president headlined three rallies this week for Democratic candidates in next Tuesday's elections, with voters picking lawmakers who will serve for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
He has not missed a minute in the Premier League so far, with Leeds picking up 11 points - two wins, five draws, and one defeat.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Verma said election-related bets were picking up steam as the U.S. midterms approach.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
As fast as I possibly can, dodging a luggage steward, vaulting over suitcases, and picking up speed midair.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Murdoch, his business empire and his feuds with his six children have become rich pickings for authors, screenwriters and directors.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
But for 2½ hours she got the error message and could not access the pool of tickets until 12:30 p.m., by which time, she said, “the pickings were slim.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
He explained that, if seals have smaller areas of sea ice available to them, they will congregate in those smaller areas, presenting easier collective pickings for bears.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
Squirrels should be smart enough to take the easy pickings over the puzzle box.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026
All the same, Joe and Nancy couldn’t help but feel a slight glow as they gunned through the dusty wasteland toward where pickings were best.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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