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Recent Examples of pick off
Balanag also has an uncanny ability to pick off base runners, an invaluable skill.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the standouts was redshirt sophomore safety Devyn Hidrogo, who picked off two passes during practice to lead a strong day for the defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Favorites like Jack Pandl's, Alioto's and the Swingin' Door fought hard in the fry-off, but each has been picked off.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Charlisse-Leger Walker followed her lead, picking off a pass and kicking it ahead to Jaquez, who drew a trip to the line.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the standouts was redshirt sophomore safety Devyn Hidrogo, who picked off two passes during practice to lead a strong day for the defense.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
Favorites like Jack Pandl's, Alioto's and the Swingin' Door fought hard in the fry-off, but each has been picked off.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Charlisse-Leger Walker followed her lead, picking off a pass and kicking it ahead to Jaquez, who drew a trip to the line.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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With the ability to carry up to eight Mark I fire-and-forget missiles built by Estonian startup Frankenberg Technologies, it's designed to intercept hostile drones much more cheaply than much more expensive anti-aircraft/missile missile systems.—
David Szondy
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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His most immediate concern, Zelenskyy said, are the Patriots — essential for intercepting Russian ballistic missiles — as Ukraine still lacks an effective alternative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Making his fifth start of the season in Queta’s absence, the backup center tallied 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miami is now 10-2 this season when grabbing more than 15 offensive rebounds.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The undrafted rookie blocked two shots in the final seconds to help the Sacramento Kings hold on for a 117-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans before a crowd of 15,422 at Golden 1 Center.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The strait has effectively blocked by Iran since the start of the war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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