picked

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All six of CBS Sports’ experts picked Houston; NBA.com has the Rockets winning in five games, the Athletic has it happening in six games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Mullin — on behalf of several immigrant rights groups, the three immigrants picked up at a bus stop, including Villegas, and two U.S. citizens, one of whom was held despite showing agents his identification.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But just because a driver gets picked up by an F1 team, it doesn't necessarily mean the days of needing to find funding are over.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Preparations for this year’s harvest in the Midwest began shortly after last year’s crops were picked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Well, there is a way. The cleaning woman at the jail has a teenage son and they’ve almost picked him up twice. She’s desperate to find another place for him to live.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom