pickings
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But for 2½ hours she got the error message and could not access the pool of tickets until 12:30 p.m., by which time, she said, “the pickings were slim.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
But for those who poured in to see eight-time Ballon d'Or-winner Messi there were slim pickings, as the tightly marked 38-year-old failed to get a shot on target despite Miami dominating possession.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
The drink lineup was solid, much better than the slim pickings at my $89 beach day in the Dominican Republic a few days earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Squirrels should be smart enough to take the easy pickings over the puzzle box.
From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026
“Well, the pickings must have been pretty lean,” said her husband thoughtfully.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
