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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Unless the team uses a high draft pick on a right tackle, Miami won’t find a better starter for the $2 million saved.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Over the last month, Boston has outscored opponents by 116 points with the 2024 first-round draft pick on the floor, the second-best mark on the team behind Derrick White’s plus-166.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The Carolina Panthers haven’t used a first-round draft pick on an inside linebacker in over a decade.
—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
Could Roseman spend another high draft pick on a safety?
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Over the last month, Boston has outscored opponents by 116 points with the 2024 first-round draft pick on the floor, the second-best mark on the team behind Derrick White’s plus-166.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
The Carolina Panthers haven’t used a first-round draft pick on an inside linebacker in over a decade.
—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
Could Roseman spend another high draft pick on a safety?
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Pick on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20on. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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