pick

Example Sentences

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Postal Service, which last year reduced the number of trips to pick up mail at post offices in mostly rural areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The intrepid fundraiser said he planned to pick up where he left off on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kumar listed Devon Energy as his second-choice oil-and-gas pick.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

While McVay was eager to land Nacua, the Rams burned through multiple draft picks and waited until the 177th overall pick to call his name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“I came by to pick up the laundry.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu