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Recent Examples of pick out
The team’s fourth-round pick out of Washington is built for tough yardage.
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
So was Hall of Famer and franchise legend Joe Montana, who was a third-round draft pick out of Notre Dame.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The 2022 second-round pick out of Georgia thrived alongside CeeDee Lamb, who is going into the second year of a $136 million, four-year contract that currently ranks him third among NFL receivers with an average annual value of $34 million.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Martin was a 12th-round pick out of USC but became a mainstay on the Raiders' defense, starting 147 of his 165 career games across his 12-year career, all of which were with the Raiders.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
So was Hall of Famer and franchise legend Joe Montana, who was a third-round draft pick out of Notre Dame.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The 2022 second-round pick out of Georgia thrived alongside CeeDee Lamb, who is going into the second year of a $136 million, four-year contract that currently ranks him third among NFL receivers with an average annual value of $34 million.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Martin was a 12th-round pick out of USC but became a mainstay on the Raiders' defense, starting 147 of his 165 career games across his 12-year career, all of which were with the Raiders.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
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Across 17 tracks, Amos positions herself as both conqueror and coward, exploring how the greed and individualism of modern society has allowed tech feudalists and 21st-century robber barons to make out like kings.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Lucas had the opportunity to ask a question to the Artemis II crew and inquired about what Rise was made out of.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kareem Ruddock, 35, was identified by police as the knifeman who stabbed Rene Flores, 31, to death and wounded a 34-year-old man in the pre-dawn assault.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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On Friday afternoon, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 57-year-old worker as Thomas Darcy, a Schaumburg resident.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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An Uber Eats delivery driver was shot while picking up an order outside a Chinese takeout joint in Brooklyn on Friday, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Our daughter-in-law will not let grandma pick up the new baby or hug him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The crew sighted drones and missile interceptions several times, both near the ship and along the horizon during their watches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Organizers with the Vans Jack’s Surfboard Pro said the beach was closed for a mile in each direction following the shark sighting late afternoon on Thursday, April 23.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Umbrellas are dotting the viewing area as a Marine band entertains guests.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The person who shapes the space often gets perceived as the person shaping the discussion.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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He, however, was believed to be a Day 3 pick due to drops and perceived inability to play through physicality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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