How to Use first pick in a Sentence

first pick

noun
  • That first pick will leave two thirds of the lemons still on the trees.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Then, came the Giants’ first pick.
    — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The Leafs won the draft lottery and hold the first pick.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Vancouver will have the first pick.
    — ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The Storm had taken her with the first pick of the second round.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The Rangers’ first pick will be the subject of the most intrigue.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Our first pick is his first rookie card ever released.
    — Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Cubs set the tone of their 2026 draft with their first pick.
    — Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • This spring, of course, the Broncos will be waiting quite a while to make their first pick.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Detroit had the league’s worst record last season, but didn’t get the first pick in the draft lottery.
    — Larry Lage, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Horn’s first pick was a spectacular, one-handed snag in the end zone.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • This will give customers the first pick of rare, exotic, and the best egg laying breeds.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The Leafs, conversely, will only get one chance to get this first pick right.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • As the winner of last week’s race, Gwan-hee has first pick for Paradise dates.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2024
  • The Pirates won the lottery and hold the first pick in the draft for the second time in three years.
    — Scott Boeck, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • Harlan was their first pick of the draft’s second day which covered third through 10th rounds.
    — Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 15 July 2024
  • Attendees get first pick of rare, exotic and best egg-laying breeds.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Schoolcraft is the ninth straight high-schooler selected by the Padres with their first pick in a draft.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • The Chicago Cubs set the tone of their 2026 draft with their first pick.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Bazzana was the first pick in the 2024 amateur draft.
    — ABC News, 11 May 2026
  • The only question is whether Love will still be on the board when the Giants make their first pick.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Frost have the sixth pick in the first round and are believed to be eyeing a defenseman with their first pick.
    — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
  • Her first pick is Sesuit Harbor Cafe in Dennis.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • Pittsburgh delivered that before the first pick was even announced.
    — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The first pick will go down as the draft's signature moment, but the fireworks won't be lit until later.
    — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The Peep Show gives customers the first pick of rare, exotic and the best egg-laying breeds.
    — Laura Groch march 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Their first pick, Trevor Condon, is a high-upside high school outfielder.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The Magic have their first pick outside the lottery since 2020.
    — Jayden Armant, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024
  • The trade came just before the 49ers were to make their first pick in the three-day NFL draft.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The reason is that if Dybantsa was not in this draft, Peterson would be the first pick of the draft.
    — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

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