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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That sense of familiarity was exactly what Pickett wanted audiences to feel.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Ben Pickett, vice president at Ray Cammack Shows, said the La Grande XL wheel, with 36 air-conditioned gondolas, made its debut in 2017, replacing the original La Grande Wheel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 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
In a note published late Thursday, Citi strategists led by Adam Pickett say their “When Generals Fail” indicator is still supportive of the broader market.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
George Pickett and his troops were repulsed by the Union Army.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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