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Recent Examples of pick off
Republicans could also try to pick off one or more of the four Democrats who represent parts of the Atlanta area, but spreading out too many Democrats could make more Republican districts competitive.
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Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
In López’s city of Tocoa, environmental defenders fighting the mining project have been getting picked off for years and eight activists were imprisoned for more than two years in what lawyers said was retaliation for their work.
—Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Davis gave up the first run of the game, a 412-foot solo home run by Cameron Gurney in the top of the fourth inning, that was followed by a double that could have started a crooked inning for the Utes, but Davis picked off the runner at second base.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Aphids may be annoying, but beneficial insects will fly in to feed on them, then stick around to pick off other bugs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
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Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
In López’s city of Tocoa, environmental defenders fighting the mining project have been getting picked off for years and eight activists were imprisoned for more than two years in what lawyers said was retaliation for their work.
—Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Davis gave up the first run of the game, a 412-foot solo home run by Cameron Gurney in the top of the fourth inning, that was followed by a double that could have started a crooked inning for the Utes, but Davis picked off the runner at second base.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Aphids may be annoying, but beneficial insects will fly in to feed on them, then stick around to pick off other bugs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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If the narcotics were not delivered, additional boats would allegedly intercept the vessel in Mexican waters and recover the contraband.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 250 miles off the coast of Israel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The seven-time world champion passed Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the closing laps to grab second place and secure his 204th career podium finish.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Sophia said the event was just as exciting and fun as last year for her and her son — who, while searching for planes in the sky, excitedly grabbed her face and reminded her that the watermelons and lemonade were just as amazing as the planes.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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Teräväinen, 31, was inches from blocking the airborne puck that Connor McDavid passed to Nathan MacKinnon for the winning goal that sent Canada past Finland and into the gold-medal game.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The ruling now adds new complications to a parallel legal fight before Xinis, where the administration is seeking to dissolve her injunction blocking Abrego Garcia’s swift deportation if he is released from custody.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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