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

Woo cleared the base paths after picking off the runner for the second out of the inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In my experience, it’s a little like getting an incoming call on a vibrating cellphone, except instead of picking up the phone, you are the phone.

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

"What is it?" he asked gently, picking his way across the debris-covered floor.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville