picking

[pik-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that picks.

2. something that is or may be picked or picked up.

3. the amount picked.

4. pickings,

   1. scraps or gleanings.

      the pickings of a feast.

   2. profits or gains; spoils.

Word History and Origins

Origin of picking¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English picung (once) a mark made by picking; pick ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"We don't agree with picking winners and losers in this tariff fight," she said.

From BBC

“Jr. is more polished. This year he’s picking teams apart.”

From Los Angeles Times

They must now see if voters will reward "picking fights" with electoral success or a bloody nose.

From BBC

Having picked up back-to-back Rugby Championships, the world's number one-ranked team could be picking up the prize again.

From BBC

For me, I can pace myself a little and headbang a little less, picking my moments to really let loose.

From Los Angeles Times

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