picking

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Lines of idling trucks stretch several miles to the nearby U.A.E. port of Khorfakkan, which is picking up shipments that can’t reach Dubai anymore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Seaman, the Akamai researcher and a Big Pipes member, couldn’t believe what Brundage was picking up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Kane missed the game against Japan after picking up a knock in training and England, who lacked ideas in attack, do not have a candidate who is ready to be his back-up.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While fans only caught a quick glimpse of Carla — who is said to be picking up extra shifts elsewhere — her name lingers in the script.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Celia lengthens her stride, so I do, too, and up we go, picking up our pace instead of slowing down.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison