picked

Example Sentences

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Intel’s foundry business has rapidly picked up momentum in recent months.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Hiring picked up in March, but the rate of job openings ticked down to 4.1%, emphasizing a continued stretch of relatively low dynamism in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

If Ofsted had visited Genevieve's nursery before she died and checked the CCTV, John believes inspectors would have picked up on the unsafe sleep practices they were using.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He didn’t like putting news on prime time back then — too negative — and soon picked up broadcast rights for the Braves, Hawks and other local sports.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A deep-rimmed brown bonnet with a cluster of lavender velvet roses proclaimed in every line the personage who had picked it out.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom