Sentence examples for highest picked from inspiring English sources

At the time of the draft, Luongo was the highest picked goaltender in NHL history, surpassing Tom Barrasso and John Davidson's fifth overall selections in 1983 and 1973 (Luongo's selection was later surpassed by Rick DiPietro's first overall selection by the Islanders in 2000).

"Our deal was, instead of picking up the get-high, pick up the phone," says Ms. Lyde.

That set the bedrock for success, which he hopes he has achieved "without being a dick", and now Roughcut is on a high, picking up Bafta nominations.

Shares of JCP were higher, picking up 1.7% so far.

On Wednesday, shares of GLW were higher, picking up 1.6%.

In afternoon trading, shares of JCP were modestly higher, picking up 0.3% so far.

In afternoon trading, shares of Diamond Offshore were higher, picking up about 1% so far today.

In afternoon trading, shares of SFD were higher, picking up 0.22% on Tuesday to $17.89.

In Thursday's session, shares of Visa were higher, picking up 1.3%.

In morning trading, shares of AMT were higher, picking up 2% so far.

In morning trading, shares of Colgate-Palmolive were higher, picking up 2.1% so far.