pickings
Example Sentences
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Murdoch, his business empire and his feuds with his six children have become rich pickings for authors, screenwriters and directors.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
For royal watchers, Trooping the Colour is rich pickings.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
A hunk of romaine was easy pickings for Porkchop and her three flippers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Squirrels should be smart enough to take the easy pickings over the puzzle box.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026
More attention to her looks than these pullings of hairs and pickings at spots would have caused gossip among the villagers.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
