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Recent Examples of pick over
Humanitarian parcels were often passed through Lion’s basement, though they had already been picked over by others along the way.
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick over
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Officers conducting a preliminary investigation reviewed messages the student had left on Discord, an online chatting app used by gamers and others, and arrested the student on suspicion of making criminal threats.Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The plane was inspected and repaired overnight, according to Delta.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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However, key entities play crucial roles in inspecting, investigating, and otherwise interpreting what's been going on.Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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While the review was initiated to examine the leadership structure of the county’s Office of Education, the agency’s investigators quickly pivoted to the education board after hearing numerous complaints from staff, said Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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All students are required to take fine arts and humanities courses as part of their undergraduate core curriculum, with the goal of promoting critical thinking and helping students examine problems through multiple lenses.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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In India, investigating officer Dilip Thakor said media attention had led to the arrest of three men in the Patel case, but hundreds of such cases don’t even reach the courts.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Boards of elections could begin processing and scanning absentee ballots on Oct. 8, the first day of early in-person voting.Haley BeMiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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But Schofield and his friends weren’t stewing or scanning the latest polling averages on Sunday.Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Are there risks from fluoride? Despite decades of study and real-world evidence of its benefits, fluoride continues to be scrutinized.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Be Skeptical of App Requests: Always scrutinize requests for extensive permissions.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Pick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20over. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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