pickup

Example Sentences

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After two trips in his pickup truck, Juenke, a retired Houston policeman, waded through rushing waters to the Wiggle Inn cabin and became stranded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

He drives a Ford pickup truck and cringes at needing a security detail, according to a person who knows him well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The 2.25-mile electric train system is designed to help reduce airport congestion by connecting terminals, parking lots and passenger pickup and drop-off areas — ferrying riders over the airport’s notorious horseshoe loop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The business booked sales growth of 11% over the quarter through March, boosted by Lunar New Year travelers buying cognac and a pickup in growth in sales on ocean cruises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A blue pickup truck with flashing yellow lights blocked off the road they were taking out of town, and George slowed the snowmobile again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz