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have plucked

  • present perfect of pluck.

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In the past, studios have plucked influencers from their online niche and slotted them into whatever mainstream production needed a face.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"Mums may have plucked up the courage to come in that day to talk about their mental health, but then they can't come if there's no slots available," she says.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

Without prior knowledge, how could anyone have plucked those almost nonsensical postings out of the online torrent?

From Seattle Times Feb. 19, 2022

Still, to all but the most clued-in insiders, the first lady appeared to have plucked him from obscurity.

From New York Times Jan. 25, 2017

She must have plucked it from the plant in the alley.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli