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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The big picture: Harris didn't announce her VP pick over the weekend, but top Democrats tell Axios signs point to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024
Purdy went a second straight practice without a pass getting intercepted, after seven were picked over back-to-back days earlier in the week.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
Peer reviewers don’t have the time, effort, or inclination to pick over new research with a fine-toothed comb, let alone give it more than a long glance.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
While there is a growing belief that most of the valuable IP for Hollywood has already been picked over, there is a sizable and valuable segment of the market no one is paying attention to: IP from disabled writers and creatives.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024
Purdy went a second straight practice without a pass getting intercepted, after seven were picked over back-to-back days earlier in the week.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
Peer reviewers don’t have the time, effort, or inclination to pick over new research with a fine-toothed comb, let alone give it more than a long glance.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
While there is a growing belief that most of the valuable IP for Hollywood has already been picked over, there is a sizable and valuable segment of the market no one is paying attention to: IP from disabled writers and creatives.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Pick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20over. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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