picky

Example Sentences

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It has had a tough time this year remaining relevant amid new competitors and fast-food consumers who are becoming more picky about what they will pay for and eat, analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

However, they can be "quite picky about what counts as a storm" and may require proof that damage was caused by weather.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Ms. Bicks reminds us that copy editors can be very picky.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Soon after their rediscovery, breeding them in captivity was tried, but that didn't work out, particularly because of how picky they are with their food resources," she said.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

He was picky and frugal and seemed not to care how the building looked as long as it was functional.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson