pick over
verb
picked over; picking over; picks over
: to examine in order to select the best or remove the unwanted
Examples of pick over in a Sentence
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Other writers have picked over the ethical issues of exposing this private writing.
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Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
As emergency workers waded through the rubble of Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on Sunday, also being picked over was the extent to which the attack might damage Russian President Vladimir Putin — or be used as a pretext to bolster his war in Ukraine.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Lucky Red Casino has picked over 300 of the best RTG slots and table games, including progressive jackpot giants like Aztec’s Millions and Megasaur — both of which are known for their massive payouts.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
China’s unprecedented economic and social transformation in the latter part of the 20th century has been picked over in dozens of movies by filmmakers ranging from Jia Zhangke to Wang Xiaoshuai.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
It was reported that the Raptors were very interested in the Pacers' lottery picks over the last two seasons, Mathurin and forward Jarace Walker.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024
Most of the team’s late-round draft picks over the last three years are no longer with the team.
—Steve Reed, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024
To use fresh cranberries, rinse them in a strainer, then pick over and discard any that are very soft or mushy.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The winter sales that kicked off in December are hitting peak season, abundant with deals that are ripe for the plucking — and soon to be picked over.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
Dwight Garner, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024
As emergency workers waded through the rubble of Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on Sunday, also being picked over was the extent to which the attack might damage Russian President Vladimir Putin — or be used as a pretext to bolster his war in Ukraine.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Lucky Red Casino has picked over 300 of the best RTG slots and table games, including progressive jackpot giants like Aztec’s Millions and Megasaur — both of which are known for their massive payouts.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
China’s unprecedented economic and social transformation in the latter part of the 20th century has been picked over in dozens of movies by filmmakers ranging from Jia Zhangke to Wang Xiaoshuai.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
It was reported that the Raptors were very interested in the Pacers' lottery picks over the last two seasons, Mathurin and forward Jarace Walker.
—Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2024
Most of the team’s late-round draft picks over the last three years are no longer with the team.
—Steve Reed, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024
To use fresh cranberries, rinse them in a strainer, then pick over and discard any that are very soft or mushy.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The winter sales that kicked off in December are hitting peak season, abundant with deals that are ripe for the plucking — and soon to be picked over.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
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“Pick over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick%20over. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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