We had to pick one or the other without delay, for a pirate was coming through the lock behind us.

Our food came and we picked at it without much appetite.

Besides, he needed both hands to pick his way through this place without a fall.

Let people pick at it, with or without bread, as they wish.

This enabled him to pick his own area of investigation without concern over financial gain for the company.

The horses were still able to pick their way without too much trouble, but far ahead they could hear the sound of rushing water.

It is now illegal to pick them without a licence.

"Cameron, how are you going to pick anyone up in Milwaukee without a vehicle?"

She picked terminal cases without immediate family or close friends.

If the president wants to choose a sitting justice, he can pick any of them, without regard to seniority.