pick on

Example Sentences

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That doesn’t mean Stafford was thrilled about general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay spending a first-round pick on his heir apparent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The stock is down about 30% this year, though roughly flat since Barron’s Investor Circle introduced it as a pick on Feb. 13.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

When the NFL draft begins on Thursday night, Commissioner Roger Goodell will hardly need to glance at an index card to know that the Raiders intended to use the first overall pick on Mendoza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Intel was a Barron’s stock pick on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“No, you don’t. You’re mean to Vonetta. You pick on her.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia