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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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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
Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The show premiered on Fox and ran for six seasons before it was canceled and then picked up by ABC.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Residents should be sure the leaves are raked/blown to the appropriate location before calling to schedule a pickup.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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So if the Trump administration cut off the funding for heat pumps that the IRA provides, states could pick up the slack.
—Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The show premiered on Fox and ran for six seasons before it was canceled and then picked up by ABC.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Will trash pickup be affected on Election Day in Kentucky?
Trash pickup should remain normal for Louisville, Kentucky, residents Tuesday.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Residents should be sure the leaves are raked/blown to the appropriate location before calling to schedule a pickup.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a critical gap that must be closed to provide the next generation of diverse leaders with the resources, education and technical access needed to master this evolving tech.Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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The filing also details ongoing legal proceedings with the Vivos Group, including arbitration awards and the appointment of a receiver to collect damages.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In October, cities such as Newark, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and Norfolk, Virginia, recorded no rain at all, according to the Southeast Regional Climate Center, which collects precipitation data across the country.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Dexter bought the resort in 1883 and supported it as a luxury draw for 13 years, until Twin Lakes were dammed, a mere year after the cabin’s construction.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Democrats are grieving and searching for answers after an election that saw their nemesis reclaim the presidency while his fellow Republicans gained control of the Senate and may hold the House as well.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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With each passing month, buyers are gaining the upper hand as the inventory of unsold listings grows.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ibarra was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23, and charged with several offenses including murder, kidnapping and assault, according to online court records previously cited by PEOPLE.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The deputy arrived at the home to arrest 41-year-old James Mitchell Kerr, who was driving a riding lawn mower and allegedly refused to get off the machine.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Fans of the singing competition show will have to be patient, as the next episode resumes next week on Tuesday, Nov. 12.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Biden Administration has already resumed approvals of LNG export licenses, starting with NFE’s Altamira facility in Mexico.MoneyShow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The new legislative maps trimmed that lean down to 53%, raising questions from Republicans and enthusiasm from Democrats over whether the seat would flip parties under the new maps.Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bath & Body Works recommends trimming the wicks to ¼-inch before lighting, keeping debris out of the wax pool, and setting the candle on a heat-resistant surface for safety.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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