After her father's retirement, she picks up the mantle of leadership at the company.

In life, one picks one's battles carefully, knowing some things are better left unsaid.

After the new marketing campaign, interest in the project picks up steam, attracting investors.

The committee cherry picked examples that favored their proposal, ignoring the broader evidence.

After the chaotic scramble, the cornerback snatched the ball and sprinted ninety yards for a pick six that turned the tide.

The coach reviewed the three pick sixes from last night's game during practice.

Don't nose-pick in public; it's rude.

She nose-picked on the bus and smiled awkwardly when someone noticed.

I noticed him picking up the child's fallen toy in the park.

After paying rent and bills, my paycheck leaves me with slim pickings for the rest of the month.