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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"I hope audiences have empathy for all three women," Pickett says, adding that audiences often say they want more layered and complex female characters on stage.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Pickett also offered some tips for taking photos of the 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
The job at Langley was a full-time position and required a six-day workweek at an office too far away to come home on weekends, as she had done during the summer at Camp Pickett.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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