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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,
22 June 2026
José Caballero was also caught stealing in the second and Anthony Volpe was picked off first base by Burns in the third.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
Tomato hornworm caterpillars are often so large that they can be picked off plants and dropped into soapy water.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Crow-Armstrong was picked off at first after completing the cycle in what was a key situation, as the Cubs only led the contest 2-1 at that point.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
José Caballero was also caught stealing in the second and Anthony Volpe was picked off first base by Burns in the third.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
Tomato hornworm caterpillars are often so large that they can be picked off plants and dropped into soapy water.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Crow-Armstrong was picked off at first after completing the cycle in what was a key situation, as the Cubs only led the contest 2-1 at that point.
—
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Friday that more than 90% of cruise missiles and 90% of Shahed-type strike drones were intercepted during the attack.
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As a senior at Kansas in 1979, Irvin intercepted five passes and led the Big Eight with 27 punt returns for 321 yards and two touchdowns.
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Video of the incident showed the professor grabbing and twisting the arm of the pro-Palestinian student.
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As police tried to handcuff Sever, the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said Sever swung at troopers and forcefully grabbed at a trooper's duty weapon, which was secured in a holster.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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