pick up
Example Sentences
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Omar Al-Nouri returned to the school with his daughter, Maya, to pick up her backpack.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
It expects the inflation rate to pick up over coming months as energy costs rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“Industry” “With a number of the usual suspects not in contention this year, the runway is wide open for new shows like ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Task’ to pick up nominations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
But with a balance over $25,000, you can start to pick up some steam.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“You can take the lumber when you go back to pick up your sister at school,” he remarked.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
