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Example Sentences

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If you know someone isn’t a great cook, don’t expect them to pick up a spatula come breakfast time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Tijerina officially announced his run for Congress in December of 2025, with the Texas Tribune reporting that he was a top pick for the 28th District in the eyes of the national GOP.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In Apple’s app, the customization is perfect: I pick which leagues and teams show up on a homepage and in my sidebar.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

I want to pick them up, rearrange them into something he’ll approve of.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam