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Recent Examples of pick off
Balanag also has an uncanny ability to pick off base runners, an invaluable skill.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the standouts was redshirt sophomore safety Devyn Hidrogo, who picked off two passes during practice to lead a strong day for the defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Favorites like Jack Pandl's, Alioto's and the Swingin' Door fought hard in the fry-off, but each has been picked off.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Charlisse-Leger Walker followed her lead, picking off a pass and kicking it ahead to Jaquez, who drew a trip to the line.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the standouts was redshirt sophomore safety Devyn Hidrogo, who picked off two passes during practice to lead a strong day for the defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Favorites like Jack Pandl's, Alioto's and the Swingin' Door fought hard in the fry-off, but each has been picked off.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Charlisse-Leger Walker followed her lead, picking off a pass and kicking it ahead to Jaquez, who drew a trip to the line.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
Verb
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Iran fired missiles toward Israel, while air defenses early Sunday intercepted missiles and drones across Gulf countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lead dust particles in the air also accumulate and can be intercepted by a structure.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Making his fifth start of the season in Queta’s absence, the backup center tallied 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miami is now 10-2 this season when grabbing more than 15 offensive rebounds.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the maneuver, a deputy or officer or trooper uses the front of his or her patrol car to push the rear corner of a fleeing car or truck, forcing it into a spin and allowing the officer to block the car and bring it to a stop.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cuba has taken a severe economic hit since the US effectively blocked its oil supply earlier this year, depriving its aging electricity network of its main source of fuel.—
Sol Amaya,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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