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Recent Examples of pick off
That’s when Lathan picked off West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol and returned it 32 yards.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
But a 66-yard drive stalled only four yards shy of the end zone when Green picked off freshman quarterback Dray Evriviades and returned the interception 94 yards for a touchdown that gave the Spartans a commanding 21-0 lead.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Staley struck again on the next possession, picking off a Sagapolutele sideline pass.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
McGlynn picked off a pass at his own 11, Runk connected with Edstrom on an 80-yard pass down the Ponies’ sideline and senior Colin Johnston kicked a 23-yard field goal.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
But a 66-yard drive stalled only four yards shy of the end zone when Green picked off freshman quarterback Dray Evriviades and returned the interception 94 yards for a touchdown that gave the Spartans a commanding 21-0 lead.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Staley struck again on the next possession, picking off a Sagapolutele sideline pass.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
McGlynn picked off a pass at his own 11, Runk connected with Edstrom on an 80-yard pass down the Ponies’ sideline and senior Colin Johnston kicked a 23-yard field goal.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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Late in the first half, Jaylen Watson intercepted a Russell Wilson pass intended for Malik Nabers in the end zone.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The vessel was allegedly carrying 1,000 kilograms of cocaine when it was intercepted approximately 80 nautical miles south of Isla Beata, a small Dominican island.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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On third-and-9 from the 50, Murray threw a contested pass that receiver Zay Jones couldn’t grab.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thomas grabbed her husband’s ashes and some cash before trying to rescue her German shepherd, Storm, her companion of more than six years.—
Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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In terms of how the oral medicine works, JOURNAVX provides relief by blocking pain signals found in the periphery, not in the brain, like traditional opioids.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Three separate lawsuits seek to block it from taking effect, while opponents are hoping to mount a referendum campaign that would ask voters to repeal it through a statewide vote.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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