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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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Recent Examples of pick up
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
In the first season, Doe as a driver had to pick up and deliver a package to New San Francisco in a post-apocalyptic America, only for chaos to ensue on his trip.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 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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Brandon Viets, the captain of the sportfishing boat that picked up the two pilots, the Premier, said that the fighter jet remained in the air for several minutes before diving into the water.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
In the first season, Doe as a driver had to pick up and deliver a package to New San Francisco in a post-apocalyptic America, only for chaos to ensue on his trip.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 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 Chiefs, who have mastered the art of everything from the improbable comeback win to defying the odds and the injuries that seem insurmountable en route to a third straight Super Bowl, might have unlocked the cheat code on stopping the tush push.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Lizzie Hider, whose company Communicate Well provides language teachers for 15 of the 20 Premier League clubs, still marvels at Cesc Fabregas’s approach to mastering English at Arsenal.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Or the accolades that Antetokounmpo has collected in his NBA career.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Before his pension was suspended, McClain collected $313,800 in legislative pension payments.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Pilot offers free drink with the purchase of any two slices of pizza On Sunday, customers can buy two slices of pizza and get a free medium Coke at participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers, the company told USA TODAY.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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That bill was largely footed by Canadian taxpayers because Trudeau's government bought the line in 2018 to save it from cancellation by original proponent Kinder Morgan.—
Robert Tuttle Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Still, this recent milestone is an indication that the series continues to gain momentum, rather than lose it as is common with streaming series.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, South Korea's KOSPI gained 0.71 percent to 2,539.05, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 remained largely unchanged.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Those two should also help lift the club’s dismal infield defense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 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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On Wednesday, the morning after the shooting, he was arrested at his apartment and charged with multiple felonies.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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The source of the tar remained unknown Sunday morning as the Coast Guard investigation resumed.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Military aid to Ukraine, which had been paused under Trump, resumed over the weekend.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Those renderings, however, were based on the larger property, which spanned more than 9 acres, before the real estate offering got trimmed.—
Laura Layden,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Over five hours, the group trimmed foliage, picked up trash and stuffed everything into a roll-off garbage bin provided by the city of San Diego.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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