picking on
Example Sentences
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How could the clueless become clued if their peers weren’t picking on their every lame move?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
“He told them, ‘Why are you guys picking on me?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025
The ETF market can also be mean, picking on specific people.
From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2025
As she recalled picking on her co-star John David Washington in the ways that a sibling would, she couldn’t help but laugh.
From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
“Bigger, I’m not picking on you, honey. I’m glad you got the job.”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
