pick out
verb
picked out; picking out; picks out
2
: to play the notes of by ear or one by one
picking out tunes on the piano
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But rather than labor over picking out the perfect book yourself, leave the decision up to the staff at Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville's oldest independent bookstore.
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The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
All told this season, the former No. 10 overall pick out of Ohio State has tallied 60 receptions for 663 yards and five touchdowns.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
In the 49ers’ last possession of that game, Purdy, a rookie seventh-round pick out of Iowa State, was inserted in place of Jimmy Garoppolo for his first playing time in an NFL game.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
While the goal is to help mom prepare, this is a time to share together, so make a playlist or pick out a fun movie to have on in the background while everyone works.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
All told this season, the former No. 10 overall pick out of Ohio State has tallied 60 receptions for 663 yards and five touchdowns.
—Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
In the 49ers’ last possession of that game, Purdy, a rookie seventh-round pick out of Iowa State, was inserted in place of Jimmy Garoppolo for his first playing time in an NFL game.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
While the goal is to help mom prepare, this is a time to share together, so make a playlist or pick out a fun movie to have on in the background while everyone works.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20out. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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