pickings

Example Sentences

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Squirrels should be smart enough to take the easy pickings over the puzzle box.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

“There are slimmer pickings, and I think a lot of the opportunities that were historically available are harder to come by,” he said, regarding funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

“While it’s slim pickings for labor market data right now, Wednesday’s ADP update at least gave investors some reassurance that the jobs market isn’t falling apart,” writes Bret Kenwell, eToro U.S. investment analyst.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

"It's rich pickings in London," said Paul Brennan, chairman of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

They've had lean pickings, this raggedy pair of highwaymen, Jemmy thought.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman