pickings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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We are small fry by most standards, but I can imagine state lawmakers looking at us as easy pickings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
But for those who poured in to see eight-time Ballon d'Or-winner Messi there were slim pickings, as the tightly marked 38-year-old failed to get a shot on target despite Miami dominating possession.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
A hunk of romaine was easy pickings for Porkchop and her three flippers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
Squirrels should be smart enough to take the easy pickings over the puzzle box.
From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026
They've had lean pickings, this raggedy pair of highwaymen, Jemmy thought.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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