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
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There aren’t exactly enticing free-agent options at the position, either, so maybe general manager Brian Gutekunst uses his second-round pick on a cornerback and develops him behind Nixon and Carrington Valentine for now.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Each of the past three Czech WJC teams has had at least 12 NHL draft picks on the roster, and the 2026 team could still add to that total.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
For a regime that will need to construct its roster through the draft to start off, Sullivan could foreseeably invest his first draft pick on one of this year’s best cornerback or safety prospects.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
But Schoen used those picks on disappointing safety Tyler Nubin and developing offensive lineman Marcus Mbow.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Instead of planning for 2027 with those selections — like, say, taking an offensive tackle or a quarterback — the Rams could use the picks on players who would have an opportunity to play right away in 2026.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
For more petite-friendly jeans that shoppers love, check out our favorite picks on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The 10-time All-Star was part of a massive exchange of players and picks on Wednesday between the Mavs and the Washington Wizards.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Miami would be required to make that pick on behalf of the Bucks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Each of the past three Czech WJC teams has had at least 12 NHL draft picks on the roster, and the 2026 team could still add to that total.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
For a regime that will need to construct its roster through the draft to start off, Sullivan could foreseeably invest his first draft pick on one of this year’s best cornerback or safety prospects.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
But Schoen used those picks on disappointing safety Tyler Nubin and developing offensive lineman Marcus Mbow.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Instead of planning for 2027 with those selections — like, say, taking an offensive tackle or a quarterback — the Rams could use the picks on players who would have an opportunity to play right away in 2026.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
For more petite-friendly jeans that shoppers love, check out our favorite picks on Amazon below.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The 10-time All-Star was part of a massive exchange of players and picks on Wednesday between the Mavs and the Washington Wizards.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Miami would be required to make that pick on behalf of the Bucks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Pick on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20on. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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