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picked

[pikt] / pɪkt /






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The steadily rising average player age reflects both the aging of a generation that grew up with consoles and a wave of older adults who have since picked up the hobby.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In one precinct in Gramercy Park, Bass picked up 82% of the vote so far — up from a similar precinct where she won about 75% of the vote in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Scotland picked their moments to strike and were pretty ruthless when they did.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The bond market and the White House have already picked his first fight for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Then, having picked off the cobwebs, she pressed the yarrow leaves to his forehead.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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