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[pik-nik] / ˈpɪk nɪk /




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Royal Parks said the male deer had approached the man's picnic group looking for food, and had since been put down.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Hikers into the area often start at the Switzer picnic site in Altadena, which has a trailhead to the Bear Canyon hike-in campground five miles away, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Before she gave a small speech at the picnic, Stevens took a few questions from reporters.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Until 2020, the Westminster, Md., operation looked a lot like any basic winery: a no-frills tasting room and picnic tables where guests could eat food brought from home or purchased from an on-site truck.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

It seemed days ago that they had started out, the five of them, for an ordinary picnic lunch at the lake.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

"Because it's a place for people, for picnics, for livestock to graze," he told AFP, giving only his first name for security reasons.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

For parents who are able to take annual leave, Streeter said a "DIY approach" - by keeping children entertained with picnics, local attractions and low cost days out could prove "far better value".

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

I have a small complaint about modern picnics.

From Salon Jun. 18, 2026

In December, a stone highway marker honoring Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general, suddenly appeared in Marion Square, planted alongside a major thoroughfare in a hub of picnics, farmers markets and celebrations in Charleston, S.C.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

He told me about a huge gala at the Marion Hotel, and said the junior and senior picnics at Central High were better than Christmas and New Year’s combined.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

Olivia Rodrigo picnicked in the park with one.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Young women and men picnicked side by side on the pavement, chanting: “Woman! Life! Freedom!”

From Seattle Times Oct. 27, 2022

Streets of identical high-rise apartments were interspersed with parks and wide, tree-lined streets, while residents picnicked beside the Siverskyi Donets river and in forests nearby.

From Reuters May 30, 2022

As they picnicked on a knoll overlooking the West Side Highway, Ms. Naydenova flipped through the scrapbook.

From New York Times Oct. 8, 2021

They picnicked in tired solitude, eating as much as they wanted.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

A fisherman packed up his rods next to a family picnicking on the waterfront.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

When we arrive, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish couple are picnicking under the trees outside.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2026

At first, these trolley parks were simply gardens and picnicking grounds, but in time other attractions and rides like roller coasters and Ferris wheels were added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

These candies are a great option for those who want to enjoy something light and fruity while picnicking.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2025

“We’re playing soccer, Inés, not picnicking with our sweethearts,” Papi says.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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