pick apart
Example Sentences
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He made around $2 billion in cattle transactions to build his “ghost herd,” according to bank records filed in Texas federal bankruptcy court, which is trying to pick apart the web of alleged fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"We have a treasure chest in our hands now that we can pick apart and explore," Briner says.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
And having been one myself not very long ago, I was already well aware of people’s inclination to relentlessly pick apart the actions of teenage girls.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025
When he gets some time, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford can still pick apart a defense, and he’s got excellent receiving weapons.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
Instead he jumped up on Mother’s quilt and prepared to pick apart his breakfast.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
