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Recent Examples of pick off
Just four plays into New Mexico’s next drive, fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy picked off Layne at midfield.
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Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
But Hoover’s pass to Kevorian Barnes on the ensuing drive was picked off with less than eight minutes remaining the end the comeback attempt.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
The Fisherman had a great chance to add onto the lead early in the second quarter when junior linebacker Cole Mosley-Wynn picked off a pass from Swampscott QB John von Barta at the Big Blue 9.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Xavier Musselman-Cano picked off a pass and Zak Hazbohn recovered a fumble, both in the final nine minutes, and the Patriots recovered a fumble to start the second quarter.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
But Hoover’s pass to Kevorian Barnes on the ensuing drive was picked off with less than eight minutes remaining the end the comeback attempt.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
The Fisherman had a great chance to add onto the lead early in the second quarter when junior linebacker Cole Mosley-Wynn picked off a pass from Swampscott QB John von Barta at the Big Blue 9.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Xavier Musselman-Cano picked off a pass and Zak Hazbohn recovered a fumble, both in the final nine minutes, and the Patriots recovered a fumble to start the second quarter.
—Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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The Russian oil depot successfully intercepted several Ukrainian drones.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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On Jones’ first series, his third-down throw was intercepted by Kindle Vildor, who had a clear path for a pick-six but fell three times.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In grabbing McNeeley in the same class as Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte wanted to infuse its roster with youthful players boasting an old school mentality.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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If her vibe is all about being cute yet comfy, grab the matching shorts for extra brownie points.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Ayton has skill, a silky jumper, smooth footwork and a giant frame that can block off the paint on the other end.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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After a week of chaos and confusion, as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees described it, the fates of more than 600 workers hang in the balance now that a federal judge has temporarily blocked their terminations.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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