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Example Sentences

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After visiting the shop, I’ll walk my dog over to Her Thai in Mid-City to pick up lunch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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 can usually pick them out before I get close enough to read their shirts.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Father stooped down to pick up a small bruised petal from the brick pavement; tenderly he inserted it in his buttonhole.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom