picked at

Department of Agriculture veterinarian epidemiologist, said there was probably very little risk to public health in having the animals piled up — even if they were picked at and consumed by buzzards, ravens and flies.

Trump picked at an old wound, attacking Liz for her outspoken criticism of Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 attacks.

Others were selected only a handful of times, and some haven’t been picked at all, which has prompted claims they have been excluded because they were not seen as being pro-police.

The unfamiliar noises of the caravan still picked at my nerves.

But the Duchess only picked at her food.