Sentence examples for was picked over from inspiring English sources

Our very private relationship was picked over for the consideration of the jury.

"We pulled business ahead and the inventory was picked over, especially on the G.M. side.

It was a surprise to some when New Zealand was picked over Japan as host for the 2011 World Cup, a decision made in 2005.

All the while Black was picked over, pilloried and mobbed by the ranks of journalists he used to hire and fire at will.

Her mixed-race heritage was picked over (her mother is Jewish, her father Nigerian); ditto her parents' separation when she was five.

Until Monday, the Giants experienced the peculiar fate of a Super Bowl champion: their roster was picked over in free agency.

"But often they look like they've been picked over".

Other industries besides energy are being picked over, too.

"The wreckage has been picked over, it's been trashed, it's been trampled".

Piles of used clothes are being picked over as people prepare for winter.

Every line of his plans will be picked over by legislators.