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Recent Examples of picks off
On another night, Notre Dame picks off Reed two or three times.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks off
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However, Ward swiftly intercepts the food steal, much to Grogu's disappointment.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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The agent then grabs Moreta-Galarza and forces her several feet down the hallway and into a wall.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Microsoft blocks Israeli military unit from cloud services Microsoft blocked an Israeli military unit from using some of its technology after finding it was used to surveil Palestinians.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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This way, Palace vacate the back post for Guehi, who can make a free run because Wharton blocks his marker, Diouf.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Picks off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picks%20off. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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