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pickup

[pik-uhp] / ˈpɪkˌʌp /
NOUN
boost
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He called the strike a “strategic move” to hit GM’s lucrative pickup franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Lately, car makers have abandoned cheap models and gone all in on loaded pickup trucks and luxury sport-utility vehicles, so average dealership prices have topped $50,000.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The rise was driven by a pickup in new orders, production, order backlogs and supplier deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Looking ahead, the midsize pickup segment represents a key strategic priority and a significant opportunity to expand market coverage,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Each of these four phrases begins with one or two pickup notes.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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