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

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

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

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

However, the feeling he was picking up from her was not anger with him but at the world in general.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville