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While inflation in France, Italy and Spain picked up in May, it declined in the eurozone’s largest economy, Germany, mainly on the back of a fuel-tax cut introduced at the start of the month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The teenager also picked up the emerging player award and the Orange Cap, given to the highest run-scorer.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Let me hit you with an influence that I picked up on this record: Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But some upbeat earnings reports over the past couple months and data showing home construction has picked up have provided investors with a reason to take notice.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He ducked beneath the low canopy of Brigatta, who sang a haunting song whenever the wind picked up.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman