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Both traits are connected to spending more time on the ground and a shift away from migrating by flying, only possible because of the absence of predators eager to pick off birds that spend much of their time foraging, nesting and moving around on the ground.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
The Rockies, 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position, failed to score in the 10th, primarily because Fermin picked off Mickey Moniak at third for the second out of the inning.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Just try to forget about his getting picked off Saturday night.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Garcia applied the tag — the Royals had picked off the lead runner in extra innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
The Rockies, 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position, failed to score in the 10th, primarily because Fermin picked off Mickey Moniak at third for the second out of the inning.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Just try to forget about his getting picked off Saturday night.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Garcia applied the tag — the Royals had picked off the lead runner in extra innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick off
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The Iron Dome, developed with U.S. backing, has intercepted thousands of rockets and has a success rate topping 90%, according to Israel.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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Golden Dome takes its inspiration, at least in name, from Israel's Iron Dome, a missile shield system that has been used since 2011 by the Israel Defense Forces to intercept rockets and artillery weapons.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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The Four of Pentacles suggests that clinging too tightly to control or resources may block abundance from flowing freely into your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hunger mounts amid Israel's monthslong blockade of the territory.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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