Sentence examples for pick at from inspiring English sources

"pick at" is an acceptable phrase in written English.
It is used to mean "to prod or poke at something repeatedly, while making small or slight movements." For example, "She picked at the food on her plate, not wanting to eat it."

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pick at

verb

To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.

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You could pick at it for hours".

One could pick at Lerman's threads.

"I've always liked to pick at things.

"They can't just pick at the side.

They don't pick at little things.

The more we pick at it, the more it smears.

You pick at random, look at them and feel gratified".

Six-Word Scouting Report: Safest pick at the riskiest position.

Second, they should pick at random who will speak first.

The Man Who Swung a Pick at Panama.

We pick at it.

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