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pick off

verb

Definition of pick off

as in to intercept

to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course picked off more passes than any other player in the division

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Recent Examples of pick off But with the Wolverines threatening to tie the game with a field goal of their own or more on a strong late drive, Penn State freshman Josiah Zayas picked off Michigan's Bryce Underwood with an impressive interception. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Ashlynd Barker picked off the pass in the end zone intended for Cooper Barkate on Miami’s opening drive of the second half. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Henderson tried to pick off Edman, but his errant throw gave the Dodgers the lead. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Georgia native Kyle Hamilton picked off the pass for the Ravens, which sealed their victory. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick off

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The officials said the restrictions were disrupting high-speed military drones, hampering Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian attacks and conduct operations along the front line.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Russia also intercepted and destroyed 443 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defense ministry said.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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Finally, grab 32% off the Eufy E340 Security Video Doorbell with Chime, providing dual 2K cameras and color night vision.

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James scored 18 points, grabbed two rebounds and was a minus-22 going up against Paul Reed, and the 76ers were left to hope his presence at center was nothing more than a cameo.

— Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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