pick on
verb
picked on; picking on; picks on
: to single out for criticism, teasing, or bullying
picked on smaller boys
also
: to single out for a particular purpose or for special attention
Examples of pick on in a Sentence
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To solve their tackle concerns, investing a Day 1 or Day 2 pick on a prospect who can serve as a swing tackle this season and develop into a future starter at right tackle would fit the Patriots' current timeline.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have taken two offensive linemen — Alex Forsyth and Nick Gargiulo — in Payton’s three drafts in Denver, and never used more than a seventh-round pick on their front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Franklin was repeatedly picked on in coverage.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Unless the team uses a high draft pick on a right tackle, Miami won’t find a better starter for the $2 million saved.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
But look elsewhere, and for the first time in a while, using a first-round pick on a linebacker looks like a real possibility.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 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
Citrus lovers were invited to a do-it-yourself fruit pick on Saturday at Orcutt Ranch in West Hills.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have taken two offensive linemen — Alex Forsyth and Nick Gargiulo — in Payton’s three drafts in Denver, and never used more than a seventh-round pick on their front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Franklin was repeatedly picked on in coverage.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Unless the team uses a high draft pick on a right tackle, Miami won’t find a better starter for the $2 million saved.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
But look elsewhere, and for the first time in a while, using a first-round pick on a linebacker looks like a real possibility.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 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
Citrus lovers were invited to a do-it-yourself fruit pick on Saturday at Orcutt Ranch in West Hills.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Pick on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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