pick

Example Sentences

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After visiting the shop, I’ll walk my dog over to Her Thai in Mid-City to pick up lunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

BBC Sport take a closer look at who could be in line for the award before asking its reporters who they would pick.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

They also invariably pick out the figures which best suit their arguments.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I can usually pick them out before I get close enough to read their shirts.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

I bend down and pick up a stone from the gravelly path.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler