picking on
Example Sentences
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“The pro-slavery factions were picking on specific verses like ‘slaves obey your masters’ and saying, ‘Well, we’re clearly advancing the more biblical society because look, the Bible says exactly what we’re doing,’” Coffman said.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Caballero repeatedly screamed, “You’re picking on me!” at the umpire, to no avail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Morgan might think that she’s evolved past certain things and then the minute she’s codependent with her sister, they devolve back into the bratty kid-like versions of themselves that are like picking on each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
The ETF market can also be mean, picking on specific people.
From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2025
“You’re all always picking on her,” Moody said.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
