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Example Sentences

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Canadian manufacturing activity picked up somewhat in December, driven by sales of motor vehicles and food products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Factory orders, a barometer of future industrial demand, picked up in the final four months of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, Scheffler finished with another eagle for a round of 63 and the joint lead at 20 under par, just as winds picked up for the remaining players on the course.

From Barron's

"Once it got a little tight, the competition picked up, guys wanted to win," World's Norman Powell said.

From Barron's

But over the weekend, the scandal rocking this quiet mountain town has only picked up speed.

From The Wall Street Journal