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Recent Examples of pick off
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, 23 May 2026
Not opportunistically picking off babies from the ground.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Yet even that favored Vegas as a zone entry gone awry led to an errant rim-around pass that was picked off by none other than Marner.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Bryan King finished the inning by getting Joc Pederson to fly out to right field and then catcher Christian Vazquez picked off Foscue at first base with Ezequiel Duran at the plate.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Not opportunistically picking off babies from the ground.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Yet even that favored Vegas as a zone entry gone awry led to an errant rim-around pass that was picked off by none other than Marner.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Bryan King finished the inning by getting Joc Pederson to fly out to right field and then catcher Christian Vazquez picked off Foscue at first base with Ezequiel Duran at the plate.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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The fifth robot is less effective, rolling onto its side in a trench, and the sixth intercepted by the Russians.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The missile was intercepted but falling debris hurt about five people including contractors and active duty personnel, the person said.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The acid also blocks tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production that can become overactive due to the body’s inflammatory response during a shingles infection.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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