pick up
Example Sentences
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Williams' decision to pick up a racquet in a competitive setting for the first time since losing to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open had sparked questions about the wisdom of her move.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Meanwhile, its advanced digital radio segment orders could pick up strongly in 2H on rising demand for antidrone solutions, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
That’s because a looming, powerful El Niño is expected to pick up where the Iran conflict leaves off.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
It was 2 p.m. on a Saturday in early January when I drove to Silver Lake to pick up a table from Facebook Marketplace.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Miss Mathis told me, “If you’ll make up a bill of sale, I’ll send someone over to deliver the payment and to pick up the pieces.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
