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Overall, rates picked up in some locations, but ticked down in others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
He picked up supporters in the #milifandom, an online campaign run by Abby Tomlinson, then 17-years-old, who posted photos of Miliband with floral wreaths photoshopped onto his head and referring to him as "Milibae".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"We could have picked some more arbitrary target," Stoudenmire says.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
In 2021, he picked up the adjacent six-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom estate from Gloria and Emilio Estefan for $35 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
“You picked the right line,” the woman behind the counter said, laughing.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
