picking

Example Sentences

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A litter picking group has introduced a second reverse vending machine to the county that will offer rewards to people who recycle their cans and bottles.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

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

It reminded me of our old white leghorn hens picking up yellow kernels of corn from the ground.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls