pick

Example Sentences

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Some positives to be taken from the pick of his performances but all have come on soft or heavy ground, which he is unlikely to get here.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

While Jared Grindlinger, a likely first-round draft pick, gets most of the attention, don’t forget about Brown, who had the save in a win over St. John Bosco at the Boras Classic on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

John: Winner of three of his eight starts over fences, the pick of which was his Cheltenham Festival win in 2025, where he beat other Grand National hopefuls, Stellar Story and Gorgeous Tom.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Few if any ships that are going in the opposite direction—heading toward the Gulf to pick up or drop off products—will enter the strait without an extension of the cease-fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I’m in a terrible mood when Brie and Teddy pick me up for babysitting a few hours later.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison