pick on

Example Sentences

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The stock is down about 30% this year, though roughly flat since Barron’s Investor Circle introduced it as a pick on Feb. 13.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Barron’s made Paramount Skydance a top stock pick on Aug. 8.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

While the season showcased Simpson’s ability to carve up defenses, there was widespread hesitation about using a premium pick on him because of his lack of experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This was a sport that everyone loved to pick on for being increasingly irrelevant, and now we’re arguing about a ridiculous non-event before the schedule has started.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“I don’t like strangers. I don’t like Martians. I never seen one before. It ain’t natural. All these years you guys hide, and all of a sudden you pick on me. Leave me alone.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury