Pickett
Americannoun
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Bill, 1871–1932, U.S. rodeo performer: famed as bulldogger.
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George Edward, 1825–75, Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Example Sentences
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Despite the darker themes running through the play, both Pickett and Robbie say humour remains central to the story.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
That sense of familiarity was exactly what Pickett wanted audiences to feel.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
The only quarterback the Steelers drafted in the first round during his era, Kenny Pickett in 2022, is currently on his fourth team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
Mention “Muscle Shoals” and for many the phrase evokes an otherwise obscure Alabama town where memorable soul-era R&B records were born, by such luminaries as Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and the Staple Singers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
Longstreet sat with his back against a tree and out in the open there was a party, sounds of joy: George Pickett was telling a story.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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