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

But the AI boom has made their old advice of picking a safe major and pursuing a stable career feel a lot less certain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

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

“Aunt Maud’s,” I said, and Lloyd agreed, to keep Charlie from picking us clean.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck