picking

Example Sentences

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Rather than picking a fight with the White House, Blanco said, the judges are letting the top prosecutor fall on his face.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

She added that while price pressures are picking up, the recovery in economic momentum since late last year has yet to be derailed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When it comes to picking the best S&P 500 index fund, the results are bound to be a photo finish.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She was called up to England Under-23s for the first time in November, having previously played for the younger age groups, picking up 44 youth team caps.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And the usually gruff and unsentimental Lord Fredrick Ashton was discussing wallpaper with Mrs. Clarke and cheerily picking baby names, and with a full moon coming on, too!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood