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Recent Examples of pick out
So less than a week before the 2025 season begins is a good time to become familiar with a guy who is four years removed from being a 16th-round draft pick out of Gonzaga and is virtually assured of making his first opening-day roster.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Shane Smith is in the rotation … probably The Rule 5 pick out of the Milwaukee Brewers organization made the team, which the Sox announced on X with a video of him getting the news and calling home.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Philadelphia native is looking to become the first top-five pick out of Penn State in seven years (since Saquon Barkley in 2018) and the first top selection from the Nittany Lions in 25 years (since Courtney Brown in 2000).
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Philadelphia native is looking to become the first top-five pick out of Penn State in seven years (since Saquon Barkley in 2018) and the first top selection from the Nittany Lions in 25 years (since Courtney Brown in 2000).
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Shane Smith is in the rotation … probably The Rule 5 pick out of the Milwaukee Brewers organization made the team, which the Sox announced on X with a video of him getting the news and calling home.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Philadelphia native is looking to become the first top-five pick out of Penn State in seven years (since Saquon Barkley in 2018) and the first top selection from the Nittany Lions in 25 years (since Courtney Brown in 2000).
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Philadelphia native is looking to become the first top-five pick out of Penn State in seven years (since Saquon Barkley in 2018) and the first top selection from the Nittany Lions in 25 years (since Courtney Brown in 2000).
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick out
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If the leather look doesn’t match your style, then consider opting for a passport wallet made out of fabric or nylon.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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On The Cosby Show, Phylicia Rashad always delivered parenting moves that were knowledgable and made out of love as Clair Huxtable.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The driver was identified Monday as 35-year-old Yaroslandys Elozegui Romero, according to an arrest report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, lawyers representing the child’s family identified the victim killed as Thomas Cooper, according to the Detroit Free Press and local outlet WWJ.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Making their first appearance in the tournament since 2010, the Horned Frogs picked up the program’s first tournament win since 2006 behind 23 points from Madison Conner and 16 points and 10 rebounds by Sedona Prince.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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This means that at any point they can be picked up by immigration officials and put in deportation proceedings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Bobcats are increasingly being sighted in more urban areas and backyards.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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And the two remaining planets, Uranus and Neptune, could be sighted only by observers with good binoculars or a backyard telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Filing electronically is usually the fastest way for taxpayers to receive their refunds, as the system flags common errors that taxpayers may otherwise not notice.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war How tariffs will cut into Americans' spending power Unable to view our graphics?—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hollander wants to make sure potential home buyers don’t view the Sportatorium as a neighborhood eyesore.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Knapp, in Colorado, said his organization is shifting its approach away from bird flu outreach at events where farmworkers congregate, because that could be perceived as a setup -- and could inadvertently become one if ICE agents targeted such an event.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ethical questions arise when AI is perceived as an independent entity rather than a tool requiring responsible use and independent audit.—
Andrew Riabchuk,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20out. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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