plucked
Example Sentences
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Not surprisingly, he is plucked for a covert mission that involves photographing secret Soviet bases from a tricked-out stealth jet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Four years later he plucked up the courage to ring him up, and after several more calls they met in person and eventually Prince Laurent suggested they take a DNA test.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
As the smoke from France's worst wildfire in over 75 years rose over the Bassin d'Arcachon, a pair of nearby firefighters tucked into a plate of oysters plucked from the bay west of Bordeaux.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Ms. Salvant’s 2023 release, “Mélusine,” included songs that dated back to the 12th century, sung in four languages, and made prominent use of the theorbo, the plucked lute used for Baroque basso continuo accompaniment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
“I am glad the old gentleman has plucked up courage enough to at least attend a banquet in honor of a battle,” Jackson said sarcastically.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
