picked over
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FAU’s rivals soon circled May’s program and picked over his roster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
With this fourth movie, the Warren lore has been so thoroughly picked over, the tropes and rhythms now so ingrained, the jump scares end up feeling routine at best.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
First, in terms of gerrymandering, the low-hanging fruit is already picked over.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025
Earlier Mauresmo attempted to move on from the issue by implying there would be some women's matches picked over the coming days.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
In the middle of the clearing, near a pinewood long-fire, a group of women sat on willow-branch mats, talking quietly as they shelled hazelnuts and picked over a basket of juniper berries.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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