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Recent Examples of picked off
On defense, rookie safety Genesis Smith picked off Lance near the left sideline.
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Crow-Armstrong completed the first cycle by a major leaguer this season with a seventh-inning single Monday night, then was promptly picked off first base by Colorado Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino in a one-run game.
—ABC News, 16 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
When Phoenix got the ball back, Williams picked off a Thomas pass to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Cubs left the bases loaded in the fourth, and pinch runner Kevin Alcántara was picked off at third base on a double play in the eighth to kill off another rally.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
His last passing attempt was nearly picked off by cornerback Kobee Minor, reaching out one-handed while covering Doubs in the middle of the field.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Defensively, Alvarez caught a Troy runner stealing and picked off another runner.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Crow-Armstrong completed the first cycle by a major leaguer this season with a seventh-inning single Monday night, then was promptly picked off first base by Colorado Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino in a one-run game.
—ABC News, 16 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
When Phoenix got the ball back, Williams picked off a Thomas pass to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The Cubs left the bases loaded in the fourth, and pinch runner Kevin Alcántara was picked off at third base on a double play in the eighth to kill off another rally.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
His last passing attempt was nearly picked off by cornerback Kobee Minor, reaching out one-handed while covering Doubs in the middle of the field.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Defensively, Alvarez caught a Troy runner stealing and picked off another runner.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked off
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France has previously intercepted several vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, which carries Russian oil in defiance of international sanctions.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Nearly 30 missiles fired into Israel, most of them intercepted, but some still getting through.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Satellite image captured on July 29, 2024, shows the Alexander Mountain fire near Loveland, Colorado.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After turning heads with $600 boots at her husband, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s, swearing-in ceremony, Duwaji has once again captured the attention of the fashion-obsessed with a look inspired by the New York Knicks.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Some lenses filtered only a small fraction of blue light, while others blocked substantially more, sometimes at the cost of altering color perception.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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World blocked a running knee and hit Blue with a suplex.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Picked off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20off. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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