picking

Example Sentences

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"I had a slow start to the season, picking up a few niggles on international duty and then being left out of the England squad," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Then picking the brain of Eric Kripke and building a whole story and backup story for the characters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Clark, who was picking up food at the Mall at Bay Plaza when the teen takeover occurred, serves as the district attorney for the Bronx.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

While picking through the Google Flights options, several of them reached the daunting realization that their basic economy tickets would cost them somewhere between $600 and $700.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

A few people were picking through garbage cans, and someone was sleeping on a bench, curled up tight, and there was an enthusiastic game of basketball echoing over from the newly refinished court.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith