pick-me-ups
- plural of pick-me-up.
Example Sentences
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But most are cheap pick-me-ups amid a sluggish economy plagued by a property crisis and high local government debt.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
That hasn’t happened for a long time: they’ve lost five Premier League games in six and need to take their pick-me-ups where they can.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 24, 2021
They are surrounded by 31 office trailers, 20 generators that supply all of the site’s power, two catering tents and red Coca-Cola machines offering free mid-shift pick-me-ups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2020
If you’re looking for a quick way to improve your yard, consider a few easy pick-me-ups.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2019
But do you know what Yvette did to our pick-me-ups?
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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