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Recent Examples of pick off
Miami also seemed to make some picks off measurables.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The timing on the next vote remains unclear, but Schumer said last week that Democrats are trying to pick off more Republicans before moving forward.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Larger pests can easily be picked off, while others may require spraying with an organic pesticide labeled for vegetables.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
José Caballero was also caught stealing in the second and Anthony Volpe was picked off first base by Burns in the third.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The timing on the next vote remains unclear, but Schumer said last week that Democrats are trying to pick off more Republicans before moving forward.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Larger pests can easily be picked off, while others may require spraying with an organic pesticide labeled for vegetables.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
José Caballero was also caught stealing in the second and Anthony Volpe was picked off first base by Burns in the third.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Friday that more than 90% of cruise missiles and 90% of Shahed-type strike drones were intercepted during the attack.
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As a senior at Kansas in 1979, Irvin intercepted five passes and led the Big Eight with 27 punt returns for 321 yards and two touchdowns.
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Schieffelin, who played football last season because had used up his basketball eligibility, used his bulky frame to grab eight rebounds on an 11-point night.
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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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