pick over
verb
picked over; picking over; picks over
: to examine in order to select the best or remove the unwanted
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Among Gen Z and millennial voters, Harris is the preferred pick over Trump, 47% to 35%, per a new University of Chicago poll.
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Many folks who experimented with limited releases have returned to the primary SKU from the producer—satisfied with their everyday pick over the one offered at premium retail.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
Weekends are the worst time to shop, as the crush of customers quickly pick over, manhandling all the way, each and every bin in the veggie department.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The veteran pilot was picked over a handful of younger candidates.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jane Thier, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Many folks who experimented with limited releases have returned to the primary SKU from the producer—satisfied with their everyday pick over the one offered at premium retail.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
Weekends are the worst time to shop, as the crush of customers quickly pick over, manhandling all the way, each and every bin in the veggie department.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The veteran pilot was picked over a handful of younger candidates.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Pick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20over. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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