pick up

Example Sentences

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That means they are more likely to sit back in their cars and wait for higher fares for quick pick-up and drop-off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A pick-up in consumer spending in the U.S. and China could leave the higher end of the guidance range within reach, Triana says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Some drones are also equipped with thermal cameras, which makes the heat they pick-up from human bodies much more visible in winter.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Any growth pick-up will also be amplified, Lancastle stresses, by positive knock-on effects in consumer confidence and, as a consequence of that, a new consumer credit cycle.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

On Fridays, we had to ready new animals for the procedure and get them organized for pick-up at five.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King