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as in to master
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
he has a knack for picking up a language in a few weeks
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2
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
pick up all of your things because we have to be off this beach before dark
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
could you pick up some milk at the store?
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as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the boat was just picking up speed when it was rammed by another boat
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
pick up your feet while I vacuum in front of the sofa
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
police picked up the fugitive when she went out to buy food
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as in to clean house
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff
I thought you said you had picked up, so why are these things still lying around the rec room?
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as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption
after the protestors were removed from the auditorium, the speaker picked up his lecture right where he had left off
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as in to trim
to make neat
the boy's bedroom looked like it hadn't been picked up in quite a while
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as in increase
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Recent Examples of pick up
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Boys’ basketball Westchester 66, Venice 55: The Comets (14-9, 7-0) picked up an important Western League win even though their top player, Tajh Ariza, had to sit out after an ejection in the previous game.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
One local business that would benefit from the changes is Compost for Life, a doorstep pickup service and commercial composter for restaurants, flower shops and more.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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After all, with Mars stationing direct in your bossy 10th house on Feb. 23, the momentum in your career will begin to pick up again.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Boys’ basketball Westchester 66, Venice 55: The Comets (14-9, 7-0) picked up an important Western League win even though their top player, Tajh Ariza, had to sit out after an ejection in the previous game.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
The engines in Ford F-series pickups and the iconic Mustang sports coupe, for instance, come from Canada.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
One local business that would benefit from the changes is Compost for Life, a doorstep pickup service and commercial composter for restaurants, flower shops and more.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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The birth of compositionality In 2016, Brenden Lake, a professor of psychology and data science, published a paper in which his team named a set of competencies machines need to master to truly learn and think like humans.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Feb. 2025
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The lifestyle guru has mastered the art of taking a great thirst trap Comments Martha Stewart is a media mogul, renowned author and mega boss in every aspect.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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In 2006, the US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement allowed Canadian provinces to collect export taxes on lumber purchased by US companies.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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As researchers pore over the vast trove of data collected during the mission, the SIRIUS-23 crew now faces a more personal challenge: re-adjusting to life on Earth.—
Anastasia Stepanova,
Space.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Carson bought this car brand new from Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills near the tail end of his award-winning, 30-year-run as host of NBC’s The Tonight Show.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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Super Bowl Ticket Packages For a comprehensive experience, fans can consider buying team ticket packages from On Location, the NFL's official partner.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The drug has gained popularity in and out of Hollywood over the last few years as many people turn to it for weight loss, even when not medically necessary.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Conservation gained traction in the U.S. during the late 19th century as Americans — and the Western world more broadly — looked to address the consequences of industrial growth through what became known as progressivism.—
Johnathan K Williams / Made by History,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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The pieces were lifted by a crane and placed onto a barge with other parts recovered from the flight that took off from Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday for Washington's Reagan National Airport with 60 passengers and four crew members on board.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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But even in the darkness, Illinoisans found a way to lift up one another.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The women gave their statements to Miami Beach police last fall, shortly before the men were arrested, according to the time stamp on the video.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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His alcohol concentration registered at .08. Assault: A 28-year-old Savage man was arrested at 11:22 a.m. for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault – Cause Fear and Misdemeanor Domestic Assault – Cause Harm, after officers responded to a Savage residence on the report of a domestic disturbance.—
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Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Related article In a single Delhi house, several hundred years of Indian history Tourists look forward The news of the agreement to resume commercial flights prompted some to share their enthusiasm on Chinese social media platform Weibo.—
Chris Lau,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, adding to the complications for a key revenue generator for Putin's war in Ukraine, Poland's president said Russian gas flows to Europe should never resume.—
Brendan Cole,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Just remember to trim your cat's nails to avoid unwanted scratches, Sung said.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Tulsi Gabbard trimmed her confirmation hearing opening remarks, leaving out a line accusing the intelligence committee of leaking information to build up the Russia investigation against President Trump, Axios has learned.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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