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pickup

[pik-uhp] / ˈpɪkˌʌp /
NOUN
boost
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Airbnb unveiled a new set of services for guests on Wednesday, adding car rentals, airport pickup and grocery delivery to its online marketplace that connects travelers with local hosts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

KPMG's Selfin said she did not expect the Bank to raise interest rates next month, saying its committee will "likely to wait for clearer evidence of a renewed pickup in domestic inflation".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Today, camouflaged National Guard troops patrol Uruapan with rifles nestled, or cruise the streets in pickup trucks mounted with machine guns.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Ford plans to launch five new passenger vehicles in Europe by late 2029, including a new heavy-duty pickup truck.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I’ve been avoiding the bus for so long, I don’t even remember the pickup time anymore.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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