How to Use pick on in a Sentence

pick on

verb
  • Feels like a safe pick on Day 3.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Gen Z is not picking on me anymore.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Still, spending a late-round pick on a cornerback with size isn’t a bad idea.
    — Mike Kaye april 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • That’s one reason these sheets ended up as a top pick on our best bamboo sheets list.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The result feels more tea leaf than latte, and less sweet than other picks on this list.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Take care of the ball, don’t play in tight spaces — and pick on their weak defenders.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The bar itself is easy to grip but does lather less than some of the other picks on this list.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Some teams simply won’t want to invest a high draft pick on a player who may play off the ball.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The Red Wings may still not make a first-round pick on June 26.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Along the way, Dallas keeps its third-round pick on Friday night.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Here's everything to know about the team's third-round picks on Friday.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Miami would be required to make that pick on behalf of the Bucks.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, most parents have witnessed their child pick on, tease, or even be mean to another kid at least once.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 June 2026
  • Dallas ended up spending six picks on defense and two on offense.
    — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • That has never been Franklin’s strong suit, and he was repeatedly picked on.
    — Dianna Russini, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Could Roseman spend another high draft pick on a safety?
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The Dolphins have seven picks on the third day of the draft, and Traore was the fifth of those picks.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Why spend a first-round pick on a linebacker if the LB draft class is really deep?
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
  • For weeks, the Bulls have been waiting to make their pick on draft night, which will take place in Brooklyn.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • And there’s no shame in investing a late-round pick on a prospect at the most important position in the sport.
    — Mike Kaye april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • For more petite-friendly travel pants, check out our top picks on Amazon below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • The defensive theme The Chiefs had two picks on Thursday.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Teams have their due diligence in these matters, and the Giants don’t seem to be concerned to spend the pick on him.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • They are currently slated for seven picks on Day 3.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The Jets won’t likely use the second overall pick on Simpson.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Poles then signed Bryant and Lewis before using a first-round pick on Thieneman.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The Patriots used their first seventh-round pick on a third quarterback.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Turndown service includes spraying one of four Cire Trudon scents, which guests pick on check-in.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
  • Discounts reach up to 70 percent off, and every pick on our list is under $55.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • After talking with teams, best guess is a team uses a Day 3 pick on Sorsby.
    — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 16 June 2026

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