picking up
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phrasal verb
- To lift or take something from a surface; to collect a person or thing, often by vehicle.
- To acquire a skill or piece of information informally; to improve, increase, or gain momentum.
Example Sentences
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It also became the ultimate beneficiary of the Graham dinner meeting, picking up the contract Graham allegedly agreed to facilitate that night.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Next up for Wales is Samoa on Friday, a game which on paper serves as their best chance at picking up a result, having also been drawn in Pool A alongside reigning world champions Australia.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- getting the hang of it
- catching on
- on the upswing
Possible Antonyms
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- going downhill
- leaving behind
- setting down
