Examples of 'picking something up' in a sentence

Meaning of "picking something up"

The phrase 'picking something up' generally refers to the action of taking or acquiring something, often from a particular location or source. It can be used in different contexts, such as picking up an object from the ground, collecting an item from a store, or learning new information or skills from a conversation, book, or course

How to use "picking something up" in a sentence

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picking something up
He was probably picking something up from the yard.
She no longer has to think about picking something up.
Picking something up to celebrate with.
I am supposed to be picking something up for my boss.
When picking something up or taking something from somebody, older always use two hands.
I was photographed from behind picking something up.
I am picking something up dead ahead.
You said we were picking something up.
I am picking something up on the scanner.
Could have been picking something up.
They are picking something up and so is my famous Gordon squid sense.
I thought we were just picking something up.
He was picking something up in his car.
So for the simple little things like picking something up.
I should be picking something up by now.

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He could be dropping something off, picking something up.
They are picking something up downtown.
Do not worry about it . You are just picking something up.
I'm just picking something up to take to.
Or they are dropping something off . Along that flyway, they are either picking something up.
You are just picking something up.
Picking something up for the Buckleys ' anniversary party tonight.
My detection spell is picking something up.
I am picking something up here.
I am buying wine, and I am picking something up.
Try picking something up.
I really have to run. I was just picking something up.
Get to picking something up.
Look, you do not believe me, try picking something up.
He was picking something up.
And you do not see 40 countries in an hour without picking something up.
I am just picking something up.
Picking something up at Ross 's house.
I was just picking something up.
Picking something up for the Buckleys ' anniversary party tonight . Oh, but that 's right.
I was just finally picking something up on Liam.
I am picking something up on the scanner . Three small objects coming in fast.
Every time I turned around, somebody was picking something up or putting something down.
Oh, just picking something up for a friend in need.
A complete and total one. I'm picking something up.
We are picking something up.
I do a little cross-dressing on the No, I was, picking something up for myself.
The suspect was seen picking something up off the ground and walking away.
No, I am her friend . I was just picking something up.
We are picking something up off that guy 's phone.
I, uh… I was just finally picking something up on Liam.
I am picking something up at Ross 's house.
I have to ask, was she picking something up for you?
I am picking something up here . Hey I am.
You buying that for your wife? No, I was, picking something up for myself.

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